rasp — a coarse file with a rough surface for shaping wood or metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a coarse file with a rough surface for shaping wood or metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræsp/
Example Sentences
- The carpenter's rasp made the wooden horse's nose perfectly smooth for the playground.
- My grandmother's voice would rasp every morning until she had her first cup of tea.
- The detective's fingernails rasped against the chalkboard as he dramatically revealed the murderer.
rasp
NOUN[/ræsp/]
a coarse file with a rough surface for shaping wood or metal
The carpenter's rasp shaves rough wood into a smooth curve.
With his rasp he works, then gasps and grasps his art!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'rasp' derives from Old French 'raspe', meaning 'to scrape or grate', which itself originated from Germanic roots denoting the action of scraping or abrading a surface. The term reflects the harsh, grinding motion of a coarse tool working against a rough surface.
Breakdown
Old French 'raspe' (to scrape, grate) → Middle English 'raspe', ultimately from Germanic sources describing the abrasive scraping action. The noun sense developed from the tool used to perform this scraping action.
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📝Examples
“The carpenter's rasp made the wooden horse's nose perfectly smooth for the playground.”
“My grandmother's voice would rasp every morning until she had her first cup of tea.”
“The detective's fingernails rasped against the chalkboard as he dramatically revealed the murderer.”
“She tried to whisper sweet nothings, but her cold made her voice rasp like a pirate.”
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