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