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Moderaterough
The correct spelling is rough.
How to pronounce rough
/ɹʌf/
nounIPA: /ɹʌf/
Say it like: Row
The correct spelling is rough. The unmowed part of a golf course. For example: "Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."
Usage Examples
“Rough in the shape first, then polish the details.”
“a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan”
“rough sea”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The unmowed part of a golf course.
- 2.A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
- 3.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.
- 4.The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.
- 5.A quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail but larger and more detailed, used for artistic brainstorming.
verb
- 1.To create in an approximate form.
- 2.To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.
- 3.To render rough; to roughen.
- 4.To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.
- 5.To endure primitive conditions.
adjective
- 1.Not smooth; uneven.
- 2.Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
- 3.Turbulent.
- 4.Difficult; trying.
- 5.Crude; unrefined
adverb
- 1.In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.
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