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rough

coarse

Related forms: rough · 6 words in this dictionary

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6 words

having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

Shared component: rough · coarse

(of a film, video, or piece of writing) in an early, unfinished form, before final editing or polishing.

rough+cut

Shared component: rough · coarse

A worker on an oil rig, especially one who does rough physical work.

rough+neck

Shared component: rough · coarse

(of wood or stone) shaped roughly, without a smooth or finished surface

rough+hewn

Shared component: rough · coarse

Rough, noisy, and violent play, especially among children.

rough+house

Shared component: rough · coarse

Simple and prepared quickly, but effective enough for the purpose.

rough+and+ready

Shared component: rough · coarse