Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rasp
Noun
/ræsp/
Definition
A rasp is a tool used for shaping wood or metal that has a rough surface, typically with sharp, pointed teeth.
Examples
- He used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wood.
- The old man had a rasp in his voice that made it hard to understand him.
- The sound of the metal being rasped filled the workshop.
Meaning
The term ‘rasp’ can also refer to a harsh, grating sound, or it can describe a way of speaking that is rough or harsh.
Synonyms
- File
- Shaver
- Grater
- Scraper
