Definition of rasp

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Rasp (v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file..

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Superstition :: Superspinous (a.) Supraspinuos.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Forceps :: Forceps (n.) A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc..
Grasp :: Grasp (n.) The handle of a sword or of an oar.
Graspless :: Graspless (a.) Without a grasp; relaxed.
Prehensory :: Prehensory (a.) Adapted to seize or grasp; prehensile.
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax..
Jam :: "Jam (n.) A preserve of fruit boiled with sugar and water; as, raspberry jam; currant jam; grape jam..
Raspy :: Raspy (a.) Like a rasp, or the sound made by a rasp; grating..
Handful :: Handful (n.) As much as the hand will grasp or contain.
Engrasping :: Engrasping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engras.
Tetraspaston :: Tetraspaston (n.) A machine in which four pulleys act together.
Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine..
Aggregate :: Aggregate (a.) Composed of several florets within a common involucre, as in the daisy; or of several carpels formed from one flower, as in the raspberry..
Supraspinous :: Supraspinate (a.) Alt. of Supraspinou.
Clinch :: Clinch (n.) The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip; a grasp; a clamp; a holdfast; as, to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon; to secure anything by a clinch..
Clutch :: Clutch (v. i.) To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.
Seizing :: Seizing (n.) The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
Phanerocarpae :: Phanerocarpae (n. pl.) Same as Acraspeda.
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