rasp
|rasp|
B2
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/ræsp/
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/rɑːsp/
harsh sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rasp' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rasper,' where 'rasp-' meant 'to scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'rasper' transformed into the Middle English word 'raspen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rasp.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape or file,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a coarse file used for shaping wood or other materials.
He used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wood.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to scrape or abrade with a rough instrument.
The carpenter rasped the surface of the table.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/10 00:01