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Creak vs Rasp - What's the difference?

creak | rasp | Synonyms |

Creak is a synonym of rasp.


In lang=en terms the difference between creak and rasp

is that creak is to produce a creaking sound with while rasp is to work something with a rasp.

As nouns the difference between creak and rasp

is that creak is the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking while rasp is 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.

As verbs the difference between creak and rasp

is that creak is to make a prolonged sharp grating]] or [[squeak|squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances while rasp is to use a rasp.

Rasp vs Clack - What's the difference?

rasp | clack | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between rasp and clack

is that rasp is to make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps while clack is to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

In transitive terms the difference between rasp and clack

is that rasp is to work something with a rasp while clack is to cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

Rasp vs Scream - What's the difference?

rasp | scream | Related terms |

Rasp is a related term of scream.


As nouns the difference between rasp and scream

is that rasp is 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 while scream is a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, usually horror, fear, excitement et cetera can be the exclamation of a word, but is usually a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound, particularly /æ/ or /i/.

As verbs the difference between rasp and scream

is that rasp is to use a rasp while scream is to cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

Rasp vs Grind - What's the difference?

rasp | grind | Related terms |

Rasp is a related term of grind.


As nouns the difference between rasp and grind

is that rasp is 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 while grind is .

As a verb rasp

is to use a rasp.

Scrape vs Rasp - What's the difference?

scrape | rasp | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between scrape and rasp

is that scrape is to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure while rasp is to use a rasp.

As nouns the difference between scrape and rasp

is that scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch) while rasp is 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.

Squeak vs Rasp - What's the difference?

squeak | rasp | Related terms |

Squeak is a related term of rasp.


In lang=en terms the difference between squeak and rasp

is that squeak is to speak or sound in a high-pitched manner while rasp is to work something with a rasp.

As nouns the difference between squeak and rasp

is that squeak is a short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the calls of small animals while rasp is 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.

As verbs the difference between squeak and rasp

is that squeak is to emit a short, high-pitched sound while rasp is to use a rasp.

Rasp vs Jangle - What's the difference?

rasp | jangle | Related terms |

Rasp is a related term of jangle.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between rasp and jangle

is that rasp is (obsolete) the raspberry while jangle is (obsolete) idle talk; prate; chatter; babble.

In lang=en terms the difference between rasp and jangle

is that rasp is to work something with a rasp while jangle is to irritate.

As nouns the difference between rasp and jangle

is that rasp is 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 while jangle is a rattling metallic sound.

As verbs the difference between rasp and jangle

is that rasp is to use a rasp while jangle is to make a rattling metallic sound.

Rasp vs Buzz - What's the difference?

rasp | buzz | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between rasp and buzz

is that rasp is to make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps while buzz is to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

In transitive terms the difference between rasp and buzz

is that rasp is to work something with a rasp while buzz is to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.

Rasp vs Grit - What's the difference?

rasp | grit | Related terms |

Rasp is a related term of grit.


As nouns the difference between rasp and grit

is that rasp is 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 while grit is (canada|politics) a member or supporter of the liberal party of canada or one of its provincial wings (except for the quebec provincial wing).

As a verb rasp

is to use a rasp.

As an adjective grit is

(canada|politics) of or belonging to the liberal party of canada.

Rasp vs Gnash - What's the difference?

rasp | gnash | Related terms |

Rasp is a related term of gnash.


In lang=en terms the difference between rasp and gnash

is that rasp is to work something with a rasp while gnash is to grind between the teeth.

As verbs the difference between rasp and gnash

is that rasp is to use a rasp while gnash is to grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

As a noun rasp

is 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.

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