Sekirov Dictionary

roughcast

/ˈɹʌfkæst/

noun 3
verb 2
adjective 1
forms 5

noun3

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A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.
- The branches met overhead in a kind of bower and the three cops stood in the shade and studied the roughcast gable of the cottage, maybe fifty yards on up the hill. — 2022
A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.
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A crude model.
- The whole piece […]seems […]a loose model and roughcast of what I design to do. — 1644

verb2

To apply a roughcast finish to.
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To shape crudely; to form in its first rudiments, without correction or polish.
- This rough cast unhewn poetry was instead of stage plays for 120 years — 1693

adjective1

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Unpolished.
- A brilliant blaze, kindled with dry wood, enlightened the whole interior of this fresh looking, roughcast, timbered apartment. — 1833

forms

roughcasted · roughcasting · roughcasts · more roughcast · most roughcast

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