Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "rasping"
  • present participle of rasp.
Search instead for rahmspinat.
Definitions

rasping

[ras-ping, rah-sping] / ˈræs pɪŋ, ˈrɑ spɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
abrading
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

He cheerfully refused broadcast interviews because he knew how his rasping vocal chords could be interpreted.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

Skipper Alejandro Grimaldo's rasping strike and Patrik Schick's towering second half header gave Leverkusen a shock victory.

From BBC Nov. 25, 2025

The 22-year-old took the second opportunity, with a rasping passing shot forcing a deciding set.

From Barron's Nov. 11, 2025

What endures is the rasping byplay, the soaring exasperation, the tango of opposing temperaments finding fleeting common ground.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2024

"What are you doing in there?" he called out with a rasping voice when the spotlight stopped on Victor.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training