1. coarse files with raised points used for shaping wood or metal
2. harsh, grating sounds

1. makes a harsh, grating sound
2. files or scrapes with a rasp

Examples

• The carpenter used several rasps to smooth the wooden surface.
• Her voice rasps when she has a cold.
• He rasps the metal edges to remove sharp burrs.
• The old door rasps against the frame when opened.
• These coarse rasps work well on hardwood.
• The cat’s tongue rasps against my hand.
• She rasps out commands in her hoarse voice.