Background for roughs

roughs

/rʌfs/ /rʌfsθ/

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

The unmowed part of a golf course.

Examples :

"The golfer searched in the roughs for his lost ball. "

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.

Examples :

"The new security guard fired three of the roughest-looking roughs who were trying to sneak into the concert without tickets. "

person character society

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The spin bowler aimed his deliveries at the roughs outside the off stump, hoping the uneven surface would make the ball grip and turn sharply. "

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully examined the box of roughs, hoping to find stones suitable for cutting into sparkling emeralds. "

material mineral

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

A quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail but larger and more detailed, used for artistic brainstorming.

Examples :

"Before committing to a final design, the architect presented several roughs of the building's facade, exploring different window placements and material choices. "

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

Boisterous weather.

Examples :

"The ocean's roughs kept the small fishing boats in the harbor all day. "

Illustration roughs - Image 1

noun

A piece inserted in a horseshoe to keep the animal from slipping.

Examples :

"The farrier added roughs to the horse's shoes before the winter trail ride to provide better traction on the icy ground. "

animal wear item

Illustration roughs - Image 1

verb

To create in an approximate form.

Examples :

"Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."

art action style plan

Illustration roughs - Image 1

verb

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

Examples :

""The referee penalized him because he roughs the quarterback after the whistle." "

Illustration roughs - Image 1

Illustration roughs - Image 2

verb

To render rough; to roughen.

Examples :

"The wind roughened the edges of the paper, making it difficult to write on. "

appearance action

Illustration roughs - Image 1

verb

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

Examples :

"The cavalry officer roughs young mustangs, teaching them to respond to commands amidst the chaos of simulated battle. "

military animal

Illustration roughs - Image 1

verb

To endure primitive conditions.

Examples :

""During their backpacking trip, they roughed it in the mountains, sleeping in tents and cooking over a campfire." "

condition action environment nature

Illustration roughs - Image 1

verb

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

Examples :

"Before the winter storm, the farrier roughs the horses' shoes to give them better traction on the ice. "

animal vehicle agriculture work