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Word: Rasp
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French rasper, perhaps of Germanic origin
rɑːsp
a harsh, grating noise
Short Definition:harsh, grating noise
Examples:- the rasp of the engine
a coarse file or similar metal tool for scraping, filing, or rubbing down objects of metal, wood, or other hard material.
Short Definition:coarse file or similar metal tool for scraping, filing, or rubbing down objects of metal
Word: Rasp
Speech Type: Verb
rɑːsp
make a harsh, grating noise
Short Definition:make harsh, grating noise
Examples:- my breath rasped in my throat
scrape or file (something) with a rasp
Short Definition:scrape or file something with rasp
Examples:- the horse has to be sedated for its teeth to be rasped
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