Literary authors frequently employ "raspy" to evoke a sense of roughness or worn quality, whether describing voices, physical textures, or even actions. When applied to a voice, the word suggests a harsh, strained, or high-pitched sound—a quality that can imply age, emotion, or fatigue, as seen when a character speaks in a high-pitched, raspy tone ([1], [2], [3]) or when recovery leaves a voice metallic and raspy ([4]). Equally, "raspy" is used to capture tactile imagery, lending an edge to descriptions of surfaces like the bark winding around a tree’s heart ([5]) or materials fashioned from scratchy wool ([6]). Even physical actions, such as the scrubbing of raspy palms on upcocked knees ([7], [8]) or a raspy cough that heightens tension in a scene ([9]), showcase the term's versatility and vivid, textural impact.