Rasping: meaning, definitions and examples

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rasping

[ ˈrɑːspɪŋ ]

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sound

Having a harsh, grating sound or quality

Synonyms

grating, harsh, rough

Examples of usage

The rasping sound of the chainsaw filled the forest
Her rasping voice made it hard to understand her

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medical

A harsh, grating sound produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone

Synonyms

grating, harsh, rough

Examples of usage

The doctor listened for any rasping sounds in the patient's knee
The rasping in the joint indicated a potential issue

Translations

Translations of the word "rasping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raspagem

🇮🇳 खुरचने

🇩🇪 Raspeln

🇮🇩 mengikis

🇺🇦 скобління

🇵🇱 skrobanie

🇯🇵 削る

🇫🇷 grattage

🇪🇸 raspado

🇹🇷 kazıma

🇰🇷 긁기

🇸🇦 الحك

🇨🇿 škrábání

🇸🇰 škrabanie

🇨🇳 刮擦

🇸🇮 strganje

🇮🇸 skrap

🇰🇿 қырғыштау

🇬🇪 გაყრა

🇦🇿 qazma

🇲🇽 raspado

Word origin

The word 'rasping' originated from the Middle English word 'raspen', which means 'to scrape'. The term was first recorded in the 14th century. Over time, 'rasping' evolved to describe harsh, grating sounds or sensations. The word has maintained its association with friction and roughness, both in literal and metaphorical contexts.