I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of rasp (I)
: a particle or piece separated by rasping
raspings of logwood
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of rasp (I)
1. : grating , harsh , irritating
a rasping sound
a rasping smell
rasping inconveniences
2. hunting
a. : high or difficult to leap
a rasping ditch
a rasping fence
b. : very fast
a rasping pace
• rasp·ing·ly adverb
• rasp·ing·ness noun -es