noun a coarse file or roughened surface used for smoothing or shaping
verb to scrape or grate with a rough tool or surface
In music, a rasp can refer to a percussive instrument made of a ridged surface that is scraped or rubbed with a stick to create a raspy sound.
In cooking, to rasp means to grate food, such as cheese or citrus zest, using a rasp grater.
In metalworking, a rasp is a tool used for shaping and smoothing metal by abrasion.
A rasp is a coarse file used for shaping wood or other materials by scraping away small amounts of material.
In gardening, a rasp may be used for removing small amounts of material from plant stems or roots for pruning or shaping purposes.
The writer's voice had a rasp to it, adding a unique quality to their prose.
The psychologist's rasp in their voice helped convey empathy and understanding to their clients.