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rasp

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Noun

  1. A coarse file or filelike tool, 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.
  2. The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
  3. The raspberry.

Verb

  1. To use a rasp.
  2. To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
  3. To say in a raspy voice.
  4. To work something with a rasp.
  5. To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.

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