Definition of "rasp"

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.  examples

The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.  examples

(intransitive) To use a rasp.  examples

(intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.  examples

To say in a raspy voice.  examples

(transitive) To work something with a rasp.  examples

(transitive, intransitive, figurative) To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.  examples

(obsolete) The raspberry.  quotations