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rasp

/ræsp/

Meanings
noun
A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

Examples :

"The woodworker used a rasp to roughly shape the leg of the table before using finer tools to smooth it. "
utensil technical industry machine work

Related Words

Illustration perpetual

perpetual adjective

/pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time

"The student had a perpetual smile, always seeming happy. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration oblique

oblique noun

/əˈbliːk/

An oblique line.

"The oblique line on the graph showed a slight downward trend in sales figures. "

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration cutting

cutting verb

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

(heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.

"The carpenter carefully cutting the wood with a sharp knife. "

Illustration treatment

treatment noun

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

The process or manner of treating someone or something.

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration prominences

prominences noun

/ˈprɒmɪnənsɪz/ /ˈprɑːmɪnənsɪz/

The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.

"The town's historical museum displayed pictures of local citizens who achieved great prominences in science and art. "

Illustration raspberry

raspberry noun

/ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/

The plant Rubus idaeus.

"My grandma's garden has a healthy raspberry plant. "

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "