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rough

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English (US)
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rough

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, rough is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofrough

1noun
  • The unmowed part of a golf course.
  • A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
  • A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.
  • The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.
  • A quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail but larger and more detailed, used for artistic brainstorming.
  • Boisterous weather.
  • A piece inserted in a horseshoe to keep the animal from slipping.
1verb
  • To create in an approximate form.

    Example: "Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."

  • To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.
  • To render rough; to roughen.
  • To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.
  • To endure primitive conditions.
  • To roughen a horse's shoes to keep the animal from slipping.
1adjective
  • Not smooth; uneven.
  • Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.

    Example: "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"

  • Turbulent.

    Example: "rough sea"

  • Difficult; trying.

    Example: "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."

  • Crude; unrefined

    Example: "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."

  • Violent; not careful or subtle

    Example: "This box has been through some rough handling."

  • Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.

    Example: "a rough tone; a rough voice"

  • Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.

    Example: "a rough diamond"

  • Harsh-tasting.

    Example: "rough wine"

  • Somewhat ill; sick
  • Unwell due to alcohol; hungover
1adverb
  • In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

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