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rasping

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


ADJECTIVE
abrading
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Vinicius, who excelled in Madrid's Champions League 6-1 rout of Monaco in midweek, also came close with a rasping effort across Luiz Junior's goal and wide.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

But the home side equalised on the stroke of half-time courtesy of a rasping long-range drive from Vitinha following a short corner routine.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 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

I listen to her rasping breath, the rattle deep in her chest.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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