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Rasp

A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

📖 Definitions of "Rasp"

noun
  1. 1

    A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

  2. 2

    The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.

    "the rasp of her perpetual cough"

verb
  1. 1

    To use a rasp.

  2. 2

    To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

  3. 3

    To work something with a rasp.

    "to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to powder"

  4. 4

    To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.

    "His insults rasped my temper."

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