rasp

UK
/rɑːsp/
US
/ræsp/

Translations

raspnoun
rasps
pl
UK
/rɑːsp/
US
/ræsp/
The carpenter used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wooden plank.
Le charpentier a utilisé une rape pour lisser les bords de la planche en bois.
The rasp of the metal gate opening echoed through the alley.
Le grincement du portail métallique qui s'ouvrait a résonné dans la ruelle.
Synonyms
raspverb
rasped
Past Simple
rasped
Past Participle
rasping
Gerund
UK
/rɑːsp/
US
/ræsp/
He rasped the wood to smooth out the rough edges.
Il a râpé le bois pour lisser les bords rugueux.
Additional translations
râperPour une voix rauque ou âpre.

Definitions

raspnoun
A coarse file used for shaping wood or other material.
The carpenter used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wooden plank.
A harsh, grating noise.
The rasp of the metal gate opening echoed through the alley.
raspverb
To scrape or abrade with a rough instrument.
He rasped the wood to smooth out the rough edges.
To make a harsh, grating sound.
The old door rasped as it swung open.
To speak in a harsh, grating voice.
She rasped out her instructions, barely able to speak through her sore throat.