rasp Synonyms
Another word for rasp
• noun (Context 1)
A harsh, grating sound or a hoarse quality in a person's voice.
"Years of shouting on the trading floor had left a permanent croak in his voice."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a harsh, grating sound, or to utter something in a hoarse, rough voice.
"Parched from the long hike, she could only croak a request for water."
• noun (Context 3)
A coarse file with raised, pointed teeth on its surface, used for shaping or smoothing wood, metal, or other hard materials.
"The cabinetmaker used a heavy steel file to shape the curved legs of the oak chair."
• verb (Context 4)
To scrape, file, or rub a hard surface with a coarse tool or rough object.
"He had to scrape the swollen wooden door edge so it would close properly in the humid weather."
Opposites of rasp
The opposite of rasp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: