Rasp
Pronunciation: /ˈræsp/
Rasp (noun)
- a tool with a rough surface used for shaping wood or metal
- a harsh, grating noise
Examples
- The carpenter used a rasp to smooth the wood.
- A rasp is essential for shaping metal.
Common collocations: use a rasp, metal rasp, wood rasp, rasp of metal, rasp of a voice
Rasp (verb)
- to make a harsh, grating noise
- to use a rough tool to shape or smooth a surface
Examples
- The engine began to rasp loudly.
- His breathing rasped in the cold air.