Definition of Rasping. Meaning of Rasping. Synonyms of Rasping
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Definition of Rasping
Rasping Rasp Rasp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rasped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rasping.] [OF. rasper, F. r[^a]per, to scrape, grate, rasp,
fr. OHG. rasp[=o]n to scrape together, to collect, probably
akin to E. rap. Cf. Rap to snatch.]
1. To rub or file with a rasp; to rub or grate with a rough
file; as, to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to
powder.
2. Hence, figuratively: To grate harshly upon; to offend by
coarse or rough treatment or language; as, some sounds
rasp the ear; his insults rasped my temper.