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1rasp Listen to audio/ˈræsp, Brit ˈrɑ:sp/ verb
rasps; rasped; rasp·ing
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.
— rasping adjective
a rasping [=rough, harsh] voice

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