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roughing

/rʌfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does roughing mean?

verb

To remove the surface or outer layer of something, especially by scraping or grinding. To make something rough or uneven.

Example

"The carpenter began roughing out the wood for the new cabinet."

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