noun
rasp
rahsp
Rasp (noun) means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials. Example: “He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon.”
noun
1
A coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.
"He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon."
verb
1
To make a harsh, scraping sound, or to speak in a harsh, grating voice.
"His voice rasped after the long cold."
""Get out," he rasped."
How to use rasp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rough scraping tool, or the harsh grating sound/voice it evokes.
Common pairings
a rasping voice
rasp of a file
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Word forms
- Plural
- rasps
- Third person singular
- rasps
- Past tense
- rasped
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Etymology
From Old French rasper, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to scrape."
Synonyms
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rasping
wood file
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Rhymes for rasp
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What does “rasp” mean?
The word “rasp” means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials. In plain terms, a rough scraping tool, or the harsh grating sound/voice it evokes.
How do you pronounce “rasp”?
“Rasp” is pronounced rahsp (/ɹæsp/ in IPA).
How do you use “rasp” in a sentence?
Here is “rasp” used in a sentence: “He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon.”
What part of speech is “rasp”?
Depending on how it is used, “rasp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rasp” come from?
The word “rasp” comes from Old French. From Old French rasper, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to scrape.".
How many meanings does “rasp” have?
“Rasp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.
