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RASPING

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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rasping.

Rasping - as a noun

Uttering in an irritated tone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rasp

Rasping - as an adjective satellite

Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

Example: "A gravelly voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gratinggravellyraspyroughscratchy

Rasping - as a verb

To use a rasp.

To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

To work something with a rasp.

Example: "To rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to powder"

To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.

Example: "His insults rasped my temper."

Rasping - as an adjective

Raspy

Example: "He spoke in a rasping voice due to throat cancer."

Exasperating

Example Sentences

"He had a rasping voice that was hard to listen to."
"The teacher's rasping tone made the students uneasy."
"She spoke with a rasping cough, indicating she was sick."
"The rasping sound of the saw filled the room."
"The cat let out a rasping growl when it was cornered."
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Word Game Points

Is RASPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rasping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RASPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RASPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rasping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RASPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RASPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rasping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RASPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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