1 [+ obj] : to speak in a way that sounds rough or harsh
▪ “Let go of my arm,” she rasped. 2 [no obj] : to make a rough, harsh sound
▪ The metal boxes rasped as they were dragged across the floor. 3 [+ obj] : to rub (something) with a rough object or substance
▪ I used a rock to rasp (away) the rough parts of the stick.
▪ “Let go of my arm,” she rasped.
▪ The metal boxes rasped as they were dragged across the floor.
▪ I used a rock to rasp (away) the rough parts of the stick.
— rasping adjective
▪ a rasping [=rough, harsh] voice
▪ a rasping [=rough, harsh] voice







