n.
- a coarse file for use on metal, wood, or other hard material.
- a harsh, grating noise.
v.
- (of a rough surface or object) scrape in a painful or unpleasant way.
▸make a harsh, grating noise.
- file with a rasp.
Derivative
- rasper n.
- rasping adj.
- raspingly adv.
- raspy adj.
Etymology
ME (as v.): from OFr. rasper, perh. of Gmc origin.