rasps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of raspsnext
plural of rasp
as in scratches
a harsh grating sound the rusted lock opened with a rasp

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rasps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rasp
1
as in files
to make smooth by friction after sawing the board in half, rasp the ends to remove any splinters

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2
as in scrapes
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the sound of fingernails rasping on the blackboard makes me cringe

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3
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts the two siblings seemed intent on rasping each other for the entire car trip

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4
as in wears
to damage or diminish by continued friction during the last ice age, glaciers rasped the surface, leaving the deeply scarred rock

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rasps
  1. scratches
  2. erodes
  3. irritates
  4. sharpens
  5. eats
Verb
  • Those were only some of the storylines around the NFL and that just scratches the surface.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Gratitude hardly scratches the surface.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of scratches
Verb
  • The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.
    John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • This practice erodes listener trust and devalues genuine artistry.
    Virginie Berger, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of erodes
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  • There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritates
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  • The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sharpens
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  • If Chicago eats about half the deal, the Dodgers could trade a pitcher like Bobby Miller to the Windy City to appease the Cubs and bring Suzuki to Los Angeles.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Sombrero ground lizards are a small reptile that primarily eats the eggs of ground-nesting birds, corn, and other plants.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of eats
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