Raspy ( adjective , adjective )

(As an adjective)

Raspy ( adjective )

Having a rough, grating sound or texture.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun denoting a file for smoothing wood or metal): from rasp + -y.

Examples:

1. The singer's voice was raspy from smoking.
2. The old door had a raspy sound when it opened.
3. The sawdust made a raspy sound underfoot.
4. The sandpaper had a raspy texture.
5. The wood was raspy and rough to the touch.

(As an adjective)

Raspy ( adjective )

Having a rough, grating sound or texture.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun denoting a file for smoothing wood or metal): from rasp + -y.

Examples:

1. The singer's voice was raspy from smoking.
2. The old door had a raspy sound when it opened.
3. The sawdust made a raspy sound underfoot.
4. The sandpaper had a raspy texture.
5. The wood was raspy and rough to the touch.