IPA: /ræsp/
KK: /ræsp/
To produce a rough, harsh sound, often by scraping or grinding.
The old door rasped as it opened slowly.
Past: rasped
Past Participle: rasped
A tool used for smoothing or shaping wood or metal, which has a rough surface with sharp points.
He used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wooden table.
To scrape or file something using a rough tool, or to make a harsh sound that can be annoying or unpleasant.
He used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wood.
Past: rasped
Past Participle: rasped
Rasp → The word 'rasp' originates from Middle English 'raspen', which comes from Old French 'rasper', meaning to scrape or scratch. It refers to the action of scraping or filing something down, often used in the context of smoothing surfaces.
Think of the action of 'scraping' or 'scratching' — that's what 'rasp' means, to scrape something down.