rasp

/ræsp/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, handheld tool with a sharp edge for scraping or cutting

“She used a rasp to smooth out the rough edges on the wood.”

2. verb

to scrape or cut something roughly with a rasp

“The wood was rasped to a smooth finish.”

Synonyms

  • roughen
  • scrape

Antonyms

  • refine
  • smooth