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rasp
rɑːsp
noun
tarnik
Also
pilnik(m)
Definition
A coarse file or similar tool with a surface of sharp points, used for abrading or smoothing wood or other materials.
Examples
He used a rasp to smooth the rough edges of the wooden sculpture.
Użył tarnika, aby wygładzić szorstkie krawędzie drewnianej rzeźby.
The carpenter picked up his rasp to shape the timber for the new cabinet.
Stolarz wziął swój pilnik, aby nadać kształt drewnu na nową szafkę.
Collocations
wood raspmetal raspcoarse rasp
noun
chrypka
Also
szorstki głos(m)zgrzyt(m)
Definition
A harsh, grating sound or voice, often caused by irritation or effort.
Examples
His voice had a rasp after shouting all night at the concert.
Jego głos miał chrypkę po całonocnym krzyku na koncercie.
The rasp of the metal against the stone was unbearable to listen to.
Zgrzyt metalu o kamień był nie do zniesienia.
Synonyms
Collocations
hoarse raspmetallic raspdry rasp
verb
trzeć
Also
zgrzytaćchrypieć
Definition
To scrape or abrade something with a rough instrument, or to make a harsh, grating sound with one's voice or an object.
Examples
He rasped the wood with the tool until it was perfectly smooth.
Tarł drewno narzędziem, aż stało się idealnie gładkie.
The old engine rasped and sputtered before finally starting up.
Stary silnik zgrzytał i prychał, zanim w końcu odpalił.
His voice rasped with exhaustion after the long journey.
Jego głos chrypiał z wyczerpania po długiej podróży.
Collocations
rasp atrasp outrasp through
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