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roughing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb rough has 1 sense
  1. rough in, rough, rough out - prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
    --1 is one way to prepare
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Roughing

Definition:

Roughing refers to the act of making something rough or uneven by removing material or using force. It can also describe the process of living in a basic and primitive manner, typically in a natural or outdoor environment.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb
  • Noun

Senses:

1. Verb: to make rough or uneven

2. Verb: to live in a basic and primitive manner

3. Noun: the act or process of making rough or uneven

4. Noun: living in a basic and primitive manner

Usages:

Verb:

Sense 1: He started roughing the surface of the wood with sandpaper before painting it.

Sense 1: After hiking for hours, the rough terrain had roughened our feet.

Sense 2: We decided to go camping and rough it in the wilderness for the weekend.

Sense 2: She enjoys roughing it in the mountains, away from modern amenities.

Noun:

Sense 3: The roughing of the metal was done to achieve a better grip.

Sense 4: He preferred a more luxurious lifestyle and couldn't handle the roughing of the country.

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