rasping

adj 3noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

raspy

He spoke in a rasping voice due to throat cancer.

2

exasperating

3

Pushing forward with great force.

When the opponent has led off with a fine rasping drive, the noble, but somewhat treacherous, spirit of emulation rises in the breast of the rival, and he is tempted to 'press' –ever so little, but just a little too much in order to outdo his antagonist's effort.

Myhill gets fingertips onto it and helps the rasping drive onto the bar and over or a corner.

noun

1

A sound that rasps.

2

The act of rasping as with a file.

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