Sentences

rasp in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

Rasp (noun): a coarse file used for shaping wood or metal, producing a harsh, grating sound when in contact with a surface.

Sample Sentences

  1. The rasp of the metal against the stone echoed through the workshop.
  2. She used a rasp to smooth the rough edges of the wood before painting it.
  3. His voice had a rasp that hinted at years of smoking and late-night singing.
  4. The musician's fingers danced across the strings, producing a rasp that filled the room with energy.
  5. After the long hike, he felt a rasp in his throat from the dry mountain air.
  6. The mechanic used a rasp to smooth the rough edges of the metal.
  7. Her voice had a rasp that hinted at a cold she had been fighting off.
  8. The old wooden door made a rasping sound as it creaked open.
  9. He decided to rasp the surface of the wood before applying the stain.
  10. After weeks of practice, the guitarist could finally produce a rasp that sounded just right.