Grate a little fruit (4)

I believe the answer is:

rasp

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This clue could be a double definition.

'grate a little' is the first definition.
'rasp' can be an answer for 'grate' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'a little' bit.

'fruit' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for rasp that I've seen before include "Make a grating noise" , "It is used to grate" , "Filing tool" , "File - berry" , "Harsh grating sound" .)

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