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Meaning of rasping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rasping

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a rasp.

  2. To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

  3. To work something with a rasp.

    Example: to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to powder

  4. To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.

    Example: His insults rasped my temper.

noun

Definitions

  1. A sound that rasps.

  2. The act of rasping as with a file.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Raspy

    Example: He spoke in a rasping voice due to throat cancer.

  2. Exasperating