Associations to the word «Rasping»

Wiktionary

RASPING, adjective. Raspy
RASPING, verb. Present participle of rasp
RASPING, noun. A rasping sound

Dictionary definition

RASPING, noun. Uttering in an irritated tone.
RASPING, adjective. Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice".

Wise words

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