rasper
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Meaning · English
A fence that is challenging for a horse to jump over.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When a horse becomes blown, on approaching a fence, you should pause for a second, and turn him round: it will greatly relieve him, and you stand a much better chance of getting over: and indeed, it is generally preferable to turn the horse round at a rasper, or large jump.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rasper” mean?
A fence that is challenging for a horse to jump over.
Is “rasper” formal or informal?
rasper is generally slang.