noun
- plural of rasper; coarse files or tools used for scraping or smoothing surfaces
- plural of rasper; horses’ teeth used for grinding food
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The carpenter kept several raspers in his toolbox for smoothing rough wood.
- She used different grades of raspers to shape the metal piece.
- The veterinarian examined the horse’s raspers during the dental checkup.
- Old raspers can be sharpened to restore their effectiveness.
- The blacksmith’s raspers were essential for finishing ironwork.
- Coarse raspers remove material quickly but leave rough surfaces.