1. a coarse file with raised points used for scraping or smoothing wood or metal
2. a harsh, grating sound

1. to scrape or file with a rasp
2. to make a harsh, grating sound
3. to speak in a harsh, irritating voice

Examples

• He used a rasp to smooth the rough edges of the wooden board.
• The rasp of metal against stone echoed through the workshop.
• She rasped the surface until it was perfectly smooth.
• The old gate rasped loudly as it swung open.
• His voice rasped from years of smoking.
• The teacher rasped out instructions to the noisy class.
• I need to rasp down this piece before painting it.