noun / verb
rasp
RASP/rˈæsp/
A coarse file that cuts by repeated scraping.
He shapes the wooden handle with a rasp.
Etymology
Rasper described scraping or grating a surface with something rough. The sound sense transfers that abrasive quality to a voice or noise, as though the sound itself were scraping.
More examples
- He rasps the edge until it fits inside the frame.
- These rasps have coarse teeth that remove wood quickly.
- The farrier levels the horse's hoof with a rasp.
Forms
rasp · rasps · rasped · rasping
Similar words
- file
- A broader term for toothed tools, often producing smoother finishes.
- scraper
- Usually has a sharp edge rather than separate raised teeth.