RASP

/rɑ:sp/

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Definition

1. Noun:

   • A coarse file with sharp, pointed projections: A tool used for shaping or smoothing wood, metal, or other materials by abrasion.
   • A harsh, grating sound: A rough, irritating noise, often likened to the sound of filing or scraping.

2. Verb:

   • To scrape or file with a rasp: To use a rasp tool to abrade a surface.
   • To utter or speak in a harsh, grating tone: To say something in a voice that sounds rough and irritating.
   • To have a grating effect; to irritate: To cause a feeling of physical or emotional irritation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The carpenter used a rasp to smooth the edge of the wooden plank.
  • The rasp of metal on concrete echoed through the garage.
  • He spoke with a rasp, his voice strained from the cold.

• Verb:

  • She carefully rasped the rough spots off the metal bracket.
  • "Go away," he rasped, his throat sore from shouting.
  • The constant criticism began to rasp on her nerves.

Advanced Usage

• "to rasp out": to say something in a harsh, abrupt voice.
  • The commander rasped out orders to his troops.

Variants and Related Words

• Raspy (adj): Having a rough, grating sound or quality.
  • After the concert, the singer's voice was hoarse and raspy.

Synonyms

• Noun (tool): File, grater.
• Noun (sound): Grating, scratch, creak.
• Verb (to scrape): File, scour, abrade.
• Verb (to speak harshly): Croak, grate, squawk.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Rasp away: To remove material by filing or scraping persistently.
  • He rasped away at the old paint until the wood was bare.

Related Idioms

• To set someone's teeth on edge: To cause an intense feeling of irritation or discomfort, similar to the effect of a rasping sound.
  • The sound of fingernails on a chalkboard always sets my teeth on edge.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
2. uttering in an irritated tone

Verb

1. utter in a grating voice
2. scrape with a rasp

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wood file
• rasping