Definition of rasp

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Rasp (v. t.) Hence, figuratively: To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language; as, some sounds rasp the ear; his insults rasped my temper..

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Superstition :: Superspinous (a.) Supraspinuos.
Prehensile :: Prehensile (n.) Adapted to seize or grasp; seizing; grasping; as, the prehensile tail of a monkey..
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.
Hyperaspist :: Hyperaspist (n.) One who holds a shield over another; hence, a defender..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine..
Acraspeda :: Acraspeda (n. pl.) A group of acalephs, including most of the larger jellyfishes; the Discophora..
Phanerocarpae :: Phanerocarpae (n. pl.) Same as Acraspeda.
Supraspinal :: Suprasphenoidal (a.) Situated above the sphenoidal bone; as, the suprasphenoidal appendage, or pituitary body..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp..
Seizing :: Seizing (n.) The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
Hold :: Hold (n.) Something that may be grasped; means of support.
Gripple :: Gripple (n.) A grasp; a gripe.
Clubbed :: Clubbed (a.) Shaped like a club; grasped like, or used as, a club..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary..
Rasping :: Rasping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ras.
Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) An instrument, often a simple bar or lever with jaws or an angular orifice either at the end or between the ends, for exerting a twisting strain, as in turning bolts, nuts, screw taps, etc.; a screw key. Many wrenches have adjustable jaws for grasping nuts, etc., of different sizes..
Engrasping :: Engrasping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engras.
Raspberry :: Raspberry (n.) The thimble-shaped fruit of the Rubus Idaeus and other similar brambles; as, the black, the red, and the white raspberry..
Knurl :: Knurl (v. t.) To provide with ridges, to assist the grasp, as in the edge of a flat knob, or coin; to mill..
Engrasped :: Engrasped (imp. & p. p.) of Engras.
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