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Meaning of rough

noun

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.

verb

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.

adjective

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.

adverb

In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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