Definitions for: Rasp

[n] a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
[n] uttering in an irritated tone
[v] utter in a grating voice
[v] scrape with a rasp

Webster (1913) Definition: Rasp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rasped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rasping.] [OF. rasper, F. r[^a]per, to scrape, grate, rasp,
fr. OHG. rasp[=o]n to scrape together, to collect, probably
akin to E. rap. Cf. Rap to snatch.]
1. To rub or file with a rasp; to rub or grate with a rough
file; as, to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to
powder.

2. Hence, figuratively: To grate harshly upon; to offend by
coarse or rough treatment or language; as, some sounds
rasp the ear; his insults rasped my temper.

Rasp, n. [OE. raspe, OF. raspe, F. r[^a]pe. See Rasp,
v.]
1. A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are
distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp
punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true
file.

2. The raspberry. [Obs.] ``Set sorrel amongst rasps, and the
rasps will be smaller.'' --Bacon.

Rasp palm (Bot.), a Brazilian palm tree ({Iriartea
exorhiza}) which has strong a["e]rial roots like a screw
pine. The roots have a hard, rough surface, and are used
by the natives for graters and rasps, whence the common
name.

Synonyms: rasping, wood file

See Also: abrade, abrase, corrade, file, mouth, rub, rub down, rub off, speak, talk, utter, utterance, verbalise, verbalize, vocalization

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