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rasp

DEFINITIONS OF: rasp

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v scrape with a rasp

Type of:
abrade, abrase, corrade, rub down, rub off
wear away

v utter in a grating voice

Type of:
mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
express in speech

n a coarse file with sharp pointed projections

Synonyms:
wood file
Type of:
file
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal

n uttering in an irritated tone

Synonyms:
rasping
Type of:
utterance, vocalization
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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