roughing

verb

  1. 1

    To create in an approximate form.

    “Rough in the shape first, then polish the details.”
  2. 2

    To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.

  3. 3

    To render rough; to roughen.

  4. 4

    To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.

  5. 5

    To endure primitive conditions.

  6. 6

    To roughen a horse's shoes to keep the animal from slipping.

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