rasp
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
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.
The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
Example: the rasp of her perpetual cough
verb
Definitions
To use a rasp.
To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
To work something with a rasp.
Example: to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to powder
To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
Example: His insults rasped my temper.