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rasp

/ˈræsp/ American
  • v. 用粗锉刀锉, 粗声粗气地说
  • n. 粗锉刀, 刺耳声
Definition
  • v. to file with a rough tool, or to speak in a harsh voice
  • n. a rough metal tool for shaping wood, or a harsh grating sound
Example
The old hinge let out a rasp every time the door opened.
门每次打开时,老旧的合页都会发出刺耳的嘎吱声。