RASPING


Meaning of RASPING in English

— raspingly , adv. — raspingness , n.

/ras"ping, rah"sping/ , adj.

1. harsh; grating: a rasping voice.

n.

2. a minute piece removed by rasping: raspings of sawed wood.

3. raspings , dry bread crumbs.

[ 1650-60; RASP + -ING 2 , -ING 1 ]

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