Rasp ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Rasp ( verb )

1. To scrape or rub (something) with a rough or grating sound.
2. To speak in a harsh or grating voice.
3. To file or smooth a surface with a rasp.

Origin:

The word "rasp" comes from the old english "ræsp" which means "to scrape, scratch".

Examples:

1. He rasped the wood with a file to smooth its surface.
2. The sound of the saw rasping against the wood was loud and grating.
3. She rasped out the words in a harsh voice.
4. He rasped the rust off the metal with a wire brush.
5. The old man's voice rasped as he spoke.

(As a noun)

Rasp ( noun )

1. To scrape or rub (something) with a rough or grating sound.
2. To speak in a harsh or grating voice.
3. To file or smooth a surface with a rasp.

Origin:

The word "rasp" comes from the old english "ræsp" which means "to scrape, scratch".

Examples:

1. He rasped the wood with a file to smooth its surface.
2. The sound of the saw rasping against the wood was loud and grating.
3. She rasped out the words in a harsh voice.
4. He rasped the rust off the metal with a wire brush.
5. The old man's voice rasped as he spoke.