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RASPS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word rasps. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word rasps. (close relations)
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grates
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

• a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

• a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

verb

• furnish with a grate

• gnaw into; make resentful or angry

• reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

• make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

• scratch repeatedly

scrapes
verbv
noun

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

• an indication of damage

verb

• scratch repeatedly

• make by scraping

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

scratches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• informal terms for money

• a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• dry mash for poultry

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• poor handwriting

• (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

• an indication of damage

verb

• cause friction

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

rasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• uttering in an irritated tone

adjective satellite

• unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

wood file
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a coarse file with sharp pointed projections

Best Hypernyms For RASPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rasps, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
abrade abrase corrade file mouth speak talk utter utterance verbalise verbalize vocalization
Phrases (2)
rub downrub off

Alternatives for GRATES

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