rasp
This term evokes a tactile and auditory sensation of friction and roughness. When referring to the tool, it suggests aggressive material removal rather than the fine polishing associated with a standard file. It is a word of physical texture and abrasive force. In an auditory sense, it describes a sound that feels "jagged" or "scratchy." It is frequently used to describe voices damaged by illness or age, or the mechanical screech of metal on metal, conveying a sense of irritation or strain.
Meanings
A coarse file with a rough surface used for shaping wood or other materials.
"The carpenter used a rasp to smooth the edges of the hand-carved chair."
A harsh, grating, or hoarse sound, typically associated with a voice.
"The old man spoke with a dry rasp that made it difficult to understand him."
To scrape or wear away a surface using a coarse file or similar tool.
"He spent the afternoon rasping the rough edges of the sculpture."