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rasp

[ rasp, rahsp ]
/ ræsp, rɑsp /
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verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to scrape or grate.
to make a grating sound.

noun

RELATED WORDS

pound, irk, scrape, rub, scratch, bray, excoriate, jar, vex, irritate, abrade, file, grate, raze, scour, wear, sand

Nearby words

rasmalai, rasmussen, rason, rasophore, rasorial, rasp, raspatory, raspberry, raspberry sawfly, rasper, rasping

Origin of rasp

1200–50; Middle English raspen < Old French rasper to scrape, grate < Germanic; see rape3

Related forms

rasp·ish, adjectiveun·rasped, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for rasp (1 of 2)

rasp

1
/ (rɑːsp) /

noun

a harsh grating noise
a coarse file with rows of raised teeth

verb

(tr) to scrape or rub (something) roughly, esp with a rasp; abrade
to utter with or make a harsh grating noise
to irritate (one's nerves or senses); grate (upon)

Derived Forms

rasper, nounraspish, adjective

Word Origin for rasp

C16: from Old French raspe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German raspōn to scrape

British Dictionary definitions for rasp (2 of 2)

rasp

2
/ (rɑːsp) /

noun

an informal or Scot word for raspberry
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