rasp

Meanings

• Noun

  A coarse-toothed tool used for scraping or shaving, as wood, paint, or metal.

  - "He used a rasp to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table."
  - "The artist used a rasp to create texture on the surface of the sculpture."

• Noun

  A musical instrument that produces a sharp, grating sound.

  - "The jazz band played a lively tune on their rasps."
  - "The boy made a raspberry sound with his tongue."

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Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rasp
clasp , nap , tap , wrap

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Rasps (Plural form of rasp) :
   

2. Raspberry () : A red, round fruit
   

3. Rasp (Verb) : To make a harsh, grating sound
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rasp that leads to same result
rasp , rasped , rasper , raspers , rasping , raspingly , rasps

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Etymology

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Old English hraspan, from hraspian ‘scrape, rub’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rasp' is derived from Old English hraspan, which means 'to scrape, rub'.

2. Rasps are often used in metalworking and woodworking to shape and refine materials.

3. The musical instrument known as a 'rasp' is also called a 'saxophone' in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. File (metalworking): A tool used for smoothing and shaping metal, similar to a rasp.

2. Sandpaper: A material used for smoothing and finishing surfaces, often used in place of a rasp.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'rasp' has been used metaphorically to describe harsh or grating sounds, as well as tools used for shaping or refining materials. In art, the term can refer to the technique of creating textured surfaces through the use of rasping tools.

How to Memorize "rasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rough, coarse-toothed tool used for scraping or shaving various materials.
   - Visualize the sound of a rasp being used, a sharp, grating noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rasp' with the feeling of roughness or coarseness.
   - Think of the sound of a rasp being used when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' sound in 'rasp', and think of the roughness or coarseness of the tool.
   - Create a mental image of using a rasp to shape or refine a material.

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