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rasp | hoarse |

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.

As a verb rasp

is to use a rasp.

As an adjective hoarse is

afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice.

rasp

English

(wikipedia rasp)

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
    • the rasp of her perpetual cough
  • (obsolete) The raspberry.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • Set sorrel amongst rasps , and the rasps will be smaller.
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    Verb

  • To use a rasp.
  • To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
  • To work something with a rasp.
    • to rasp''' wood to make it smooth; to '''rasp bones to powder
  • (figurative) To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
    • Some sounds rasp the ear.
    His insults rasped my temper.

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    hoarse

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice.
  • *
    • I am old and my voice is hoarse

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