Rasp: meaning, definitions and examples

This word can also be an informal short form for raspberry, more commonly used in a colloquial context.

• She picked a ripe rasp from the bush.
• He made a delicious rasp pie.
• Do you want some rasp jam?

This term is used for small, pulpy, and often edible fruits. It is used in botanical and culinary contexts.

• She added fresh berries to the cereal.
• The birds were pecking at the berries on the bush.
• We went berry picking in the summer.

This is a general term for the edible part of a plant that typically contains seeds. It can be used in both botanical and culinary contexts.

• Apples are my favorite fruit.
• The fruit salad was delicious.
• He grows a variety of fruits in his garden.

Used to describe a rough, harsh sound, often when something is not smooth. It can also mean a coarse file used for shaping wood or other materials.

• The rasp of the wood against the rough surface was jarring
• She used a rasp to smooth out the edges of the wooden plank

Commonly used in cooking to describe the action of shredding ingredients into small pieces using a grater. It can also mean something annoying or an irritating noise.

• She grated the cheese for the pasta
• His constant complaints started to grate on her nerves

Describes removing a thin layer from a surface, often creating a harsh noise. It can also mean to barely manage something or to suffer a slight injury.

• He had to scrape the ice off his windshield
• She scraped her knee when she fell