adj
Meaning 1
Unpolished.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
roughcast
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noun
Meaning 2
A crude model.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 5
To shape crudely; to form in its first rudiments, without correction or polish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 6
To apply a roughcast finish to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- to roughcast a wall or building
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noun
Meaning 7
a rough preliminary model
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: model, simulation
noun
Meaning 8
a coarse plaster for the surface of external walls
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: plaster
verb
Meaning 9
hew roughly, without finishing the surface
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- rough-hew stone or timber
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rough-hew
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Broader terms: hew, hew out
verb
Meaning 10
apply roughcast to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- roughcast a wall
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Broader terms: plaster, daub
verb
Meaning 11
shape roughly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
History
Etymology
From rough + cast.
Across languages
Translations
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: груб модел — a crude model
- Bulgarian: хоросан (horosan) — a rough surface finish
- French: crépi — a rough surface finish
- German: Rauputz — a rough surface finish
- Hungarian: alapvakolat — a rough surface finish
- Hungarian: durva vakolat — a rough surface finish
- Bulgarian: мозайка (mozajka) — a mixture of plebbles or similar material
- Bulgarian: нахвърлям (nahvǎrljam) — to shape crudely
- French: crépir — to apply a roughcast finish to
- Hungarian: durván bevakol — to apply a roughcast finish to