rasping
[ ras-ping, rah-sping ]
/ ˈræs pɪŋ, ˈrɑ spɪŋ /
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adjective
noun
a tiny piece of material removed by rasping or scraping: raspings of sawed wood.
Cooking.raspings, dry breadcrumbs.
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rasping
raspy (ˈrɑːspɪ)
/ (ˈrɑːspɪŋ) /
adjective
(esp of a noise) harsh or grating; rough
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