1. past tense of rasp; to scrape or file with a rough tool
2. past tense of rasp; to speak in a harsh, grating voice

Examples

• He rasped the rough edges off the wooden board.
• The carpenter rasped the metal surface until it was smooth.
• She rasped out orders in her hoarse voice.
• The old man rasped a greeting from his chair.
• The worker rasped away the rust from the iron gate.
• His throat was sore, so he rasped when he spoke.
• The craftsman rasped the horn to shape it properly.