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rough

UK
/rʌf/
US
/rʌf/

Translations

roughnoun
roughs
pl
UK
/rʌf/
US
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The rough of the sandpaper helps to smooth the wood.
Шероховатость наждачной бумаги помогает сгладить дерево.
The rough of his voice made him sound intimidating.
Грубость его голоса делала его звучание пугающим.
He wrote a rough of his essay before finalizing it.
Он написал черновик своего эссе перед его окончательной доработкой.
Additional translations
неровность
шершавость
Synonyms
draft
sketch
outline
rough draft
rough sketch
thumbnail
scribble
impression
approximation
ruffian
thug
hoodlum
tough
brute
long grass
thicket
undergrowth
bushes
roughadjective
rougher
Comp.
roughest
Super.
UK
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US
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The rough surface of the table made it difficult to write.
Грубая поверхность стола затрудняла письмо.
The rough texture of the wall added character to the room.
Шероховатая текстура стены добавила комнате характер.
The rough sea made the journey challenging.
Бурное море сделало путешествие сложным.
He had a rough upbringing, which made him resilient.
У него было жесткое воспитание, что сделало его стойким.
Additional translations
неровный
шершавый
тяжелый
грубоватый
Synonyms
coarse
uneven
harsh
rugged
bumpy
jagged
raw
unrefined
tough
gritty
Antonyms
smooth
roughadverb
Used to describe an action done in a rough manner or, chiefly in BrE, to mean ‘without shelter or comforts’ (e.g. ‘sleep rough’).
Synonyms
roughly
crudely
coarsely
harshly
violently
brutally
roughshod
roughverb
roughed
Past Simple
roughed
Past Participle
roughing
Gerund
UK
/rʌf/
US
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грубо обращаться
He tends to rough his opponents during the game.
Он склонен грубо обращаться с соперниками во время игры.
Synonyms
roughen
abrade
rasp
scratch
scuff
sand
sandpaper
scarify
nick
chafe
rough up
manhandle
mishandle
beat
batter
mistreat
approximate
estimate
sketch
draft
outline
rough out

Definitions

roughnoun
The quality or state of being uneven or coarse; a rough surface or section.
The rough of the sandpaper quickly stripped the old paint.
An area of a golf course covered with long grass, where it is difficult to play the ball.
His ball landed in the rough, making the next shot more challenging.
A preliminary sketch or version of a work.
The artist showed us a rough of the painting before starting on the final piece.
A violent or difficult person or group.
The roughs at the bar were causing trouble for the other patrons.
roughadjective
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
The rough texture of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing the wood.
Difficult or unpleasant; marked by hardship or discomfort.
He had a rough day at work and just wanted to relax.
Approximate or not exact; lacking precision.
She gave a rough estimate of the project's cost, knowing it might change later.
Turbulent or stormy, especially in reference to weather or seas.
The sailors prepared for a rough night at sea as the storm approached.
Coarse or crude in manner or speech; lacking refinement.
His rough language was off-putting to those not used to his blunt style.
Not finished, polished, or refined; in an early or undeveloped stage.
This is just a rough draft, so the layout will change later.
roughadverb
In a rough, harsh, or violent manner.
The kids were playing rough in the backyard.
Without shelter, comfort, or basic conveniences (chiefly British).
After losing his job, he had to sleep rough for several months.
roughverb
To make something rough or uneven.
He used sandpaper to rough the surface of the wood before painting.
To treat someone harshly or violently.
The security guards were accused of roughing up the protesters.
To live or endure without the usual comforts or conveniences.
We had to rough it in the wilderness for a week with no electricity or running water.
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