English noun: rasp | |||
1. | rasp (communication) uttering in an irritated tone | ||
Synonyms | rasping | ||
Broader (hypernym) | utterance, vocalization | ||
2. | rasp (artifact) a coarse file with sharp pointed projections | ||
Synonyms | wood file | ||
Broader (hypernym) | file | ||
English verb: rasp | |||
1. | rasp (contact) scrape with a rasp | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abrade, abrase, corrade, rub down, rub off | ||
Entail | rub | ||
2. | rasp (communication) utter in a grating voice | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue rasp | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||