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rasp

2 noun
     
Related topics: Colours and Sounds, Tools
rasp2
1 [singular]C a rough unpleasant sound
rasp of
the harsh rasp of her breathing
2 [countable]TZ a metal tool with a rough surface that is used for shaping wood or metal
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