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rasping Definition and Meaning in English (rasping definition)

adjective
Synonyms:harshgratinghoarse
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Rasping definition: Describing a sound or voice that is unpleasantly harsh and grating, often due to dryness or irritation.

Definitions of Rasping

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a sound or voice that is unpleasantly harsh and grating, often due to dryness or irritation.

  2. 2verb

    The action of making a harsh, grating sound or rubbing something roughly with a file or similar tool.

Example Sentences

“His voice had a rasping quality after shouting for hours.”

“The old door made a rasping sound as it opened slowly.”

“She heard a rasping cough from the next room.”

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past tenserasped
agent nounrasper
adverbraspingly

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Rasping definition: Describing a sound or voice that is unpleasantly harsh and grating, often due to dryness or irritation.
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'Rasping' translates to 'rasping' in English. Rasping definition: Describing a sound or voice that is unpleasantly harsh and grating, often due to dryness or irritation.
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