Vocabulary Entry

rough

|adjective • noun • verb

adjective

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Example Sentences

"The rough terrain made it difficult to walk."

"She preferred the rough texture of the burlap over smooth fabrics."

"His hands were rough from years of manual labor."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sculptor embraced the rough of the stone to give it character."

"He stumbled over the rough of the path."

"The rough of the landscape was challenging for the drivers."

verb

Example Sentences

"They need to rough up the surface before painting."

"He roughly handled the fragile items."

"The wind will rough the sea before the storm arrives."