a tool that looks like a file
a woodworking tool used for shaping or filing wood
A tool used to remove excess skin from the knuckles
Unlike files, which shape and smooth metals and plastics, rasps finish only wood. But like files, they come in a variety of shapes for various tasks -- flat, round, and tapered. Home Improvement Encyclopedia
An abrasive, long, flat metal tool used to remove excess skin from the knuckles.
A rough-sided tool designed to dig into and wear away material such as wood.
A rasp is a woodworking tool used for shaping wood. It consists of a point or the tip then a long steel bar or the belly then the heel or bottom then the tang. The tang is joined to a handle usually plastic or wood.