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rasp

/ræsp/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does rasp mean?

verb, noun

To remove the skin or outer layer from something, typically by rubbing it with a rough surface. A small, sharp-edged tool used for this purpose.

Example

"She used a rasp to smooth out the rough wood."

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