nounπShareThe unmowed part of a golf course."The rough on the golf course was very long and difficult to play through. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy."The rough from the neighborhood was known for picking fights. "personcharacterhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce."The bowler carefully aimed for the rough on the cricket pitch, hoping the unpredictable bounce would help deceive the batsman. "sporttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created."The jeweler carefully examined the rough to see if it was suitable for cutting a beautiful emerald. "materialgeologymineralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail but larger and more detailed, used for artistic brainstorming."The artist used a rough to quickly sketch out different poses for the family portrait. "artstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBoisterous weather."The rough shook the classroom windows. "weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece inserted in a horseshoe to keep the animal from slipping."The blacksmith hammered the rough into the horseshoe to prevent the horse from slipping on the icy path. "animalweartechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create in an approximate form."Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."actionprocessplanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player."The football player was penalized for roughing the quarterback. "sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render rough; to roughen."The wind roughened the surface of the lake, creating choppy waves. "qualitymaterialappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes."The stable owner was roughing in the young colt, preparing him for the upcoming cavalry competition. "militaryanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo endure primitive conditions."The family had to rough it out during their camping trip, sleeping in tents and cooking over a campfire. "conditionactionsituationenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roughen a horse's shoes to keep the animal from slipping."The farrier roughed the horse's shoes before the race to improve its grip on the track. "animalvehicleactiontechnicalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot smooth; uneven."The road was rough, making the car ride bumpy. "qualityappearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareApproximate; hasty or careless; not finished."a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"qualityconditionappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTurbulent."rough sea"weathernatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDifficult; trying."Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."conditionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCrude; unrefined"His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."qualityappearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareViolent; not careful or subtle"This box has been through some rough handling."characteractionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLoud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating."a rough tone; a rough voice"soundlanguagequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot polished; uncut; said of a gem."a rough diamond"materialappearancequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHarsh-tasting."rough wine"foodsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSomewhat ill; sick"My grandmother was feeling rough today, so she stayed home from the family dinner. "medicineconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnwell due to alcohol; hungover"After the party, Sarah felt rough. "medicinebodyconditiondrinkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareIn a rough manner; rudely; roughly."The teacher spoke roughly to the student who was disruptive in class. "attitudecharacterwayactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading