Dictionary definition of rasp

1. The wind howled through the narrow gap, producing a haunting rasp.
2. The rough surface of the sandpaper rasp against his fingertips.
3. The wind gusts would rasp against the windowpane, creating an eerie sound.
4. The old record player emitted a static rasp as the needle ran across the vinyl.
5. The dog's bark had a rough rasp to it, startling those nearby.
6. The old stairs would rasp underfoot as he ascended.
7. The hinges of the ancient treasure chest would rasp as it was opened, revealing its secrets.
8. The rusty gate began to rasp as it opened slowly.
9. The saw blade started to rasp against the wood.
10. Her voice began to rasp after hours of shouting.
11. The harsh wind made the branches rasp against the window.
12. He used a file to rasp away the rough edges of the metal.
13. The friction made the rope rasp against the rock.
14. The musician made the bow rasp across the strings.
15. The sandpaper began to rasp the surface of the wood.
16. The cat's claws started to rasp on the hardwood floor.
17. The old door hinges would always rasp when opened.
18. The chef used a grater to rasp cheese for the pasta.
19. The snoring noise continued to rasp in the quiet room.
20. The speaker's microphone began to rasp, causing feedback.
21. The friction of the tires made them rasp on the gravel road.
22. The chalkboard eraser would rasp against the blackboard.
23. Her cough continued to rasp, indicating illness.
24. The prisoner used a hidden tool to rasp through the bars.
25. The grinding gears would rasp whenever the machine started.
26. The rusty nail would rasp against anything it touched.
27. The teeth of the zipper began to rasp when pulled too hard.