Associations to the word «Rasp»

Wiktionary

RASP, noun. 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.
RASP, noun. The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
RASP, noun. (obsolete) The raspberry.
RASP, verb. (intransitive) To use a rasp.
RASP, verb. (intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
RASP, verb. (transitive) To work something with a rasp.
RASP, verb. (transitive) (figurative) To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
RASP PALM, noun. A Brazilian palm tree (Iriartea exorhiza) which has strong aerial roots like a screw pine. The roots have a hard, rough surface, and are used by the natives for graters and rasps.
RASP PALMS, noun. Plural of rasp palm

Dictionary definition

RASP, noun. Uttering in an irritated tone.
RASP, noun. A coarse file with sharp pointed projections.
RASP, verb. Scrape with a rasp.
RASP, verb. Utter in a grating voice.

Wise words

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Mark Twain