Pronunciation: /ræsp/
noun a coarse file or roughened surface used for smoothing or shaping
A1 She used a rasp to grate some cheese for the pasta.
A2 The carpenter used a rasp to smooth out the rough edges of the wood.
B1 I could hear the rasp of his breathing as he struggled to climb the steep hill.
B2 The rasp of the metal against metal was deafening in the factory.
C1 The rasp of the singer's voice added a unique texture to the song.
C2 The rasp of the wind against the windowpane was a constant reminder of the storm outside.
verb to scrape or grate with a rough tool or surface
A1 She raspes the wood to make it smooth.
A2 He raspes the metal to remove any rough edges.
B1 The chef raspes the lemon zest for the recipe.
B2 The carpenter raspes the edges of the table for a perfect finish.
C1 The sculptor raspes the marble to create intricate details in the statue.
C2 The artisan raspes the violin bridge to ensure perfect sound quality.
formal The rasp of the saw echoed through the workshop as the carpenter worked on shaping the wood.
informal I can't stand the rasp of that old lawnmower every time it starts up.
slang The music was so loud at the concert that I could feel the rasp in my chest.
figurative Her words had a sharp rasp to them, cutting through the tension in the room.
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