English Explanatory Dictionary

roughcast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crude model.
  2. A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.
  3. A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.
verb
  1. To shape crudely; to form in its first rudiments, without correction or polish.
  2. To apply a roughcast finish to.
adj
  1. Unpolished.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹʌfkæst/ /ˈɹʌfkɑːst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-roughcast.wav

Word forms

roughcast roughcasts roughcasting roughcasted more roughcast most roughcast

Etymology

From rough + cast.

Synonyms

pebbledash
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