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Meaning and definition for "rasp" word

[noun] a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
[noun] uttering in an irritated tone
[verb] utter in a grating voice
[verb] scrape with a rasp
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\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.
\Rasp\, n. [OE. raspe, OF. raspe, F. r[^a]pe. See {Rasp}, v.] 1. A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file. 2. The raspberry. [Obs.] ``Set sorrel amongst rasps, and the rasps will be smaller.'' --Bacon. {Rasp palm} (Bot.), a Brazilian palm tree ({Iriartea exorhiza}) which has strong a["e]rial roots like a screw pine. The roots have a hard, rough surface, and are used by the natives for graters and rasps, whence the common name.

Synonyms for rasp

rasping, wood file

See also: abrade | abrase | corrade | file | mouth | rub | rub down | rub off | speak | talk | utter | utterance | verbalise | verbalize | vocalization |

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Let's analyse "rasp" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: PSAR. Average typing speed for these characters is 1090 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: rasp: 1 = 1, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: rasp: 9 + 1 + 1 + 7 = 18, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

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Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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