roughing
word · lemma: rough
Definition
'Roughing' refers to living or doing something without the usual comforts, or to the initial, basic stage of a process, especially in machining or construction.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal when talking about living conditions ('roughing it'), but technical in machining contexts ('roughing cut'). Don't confuse with 'rough' as an adjective. 'Roughing it' is mostly used for camping or surviving in basic conditions.
Example Sentences
We are roughing it in a tent this weekend.
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After the storm, many families were roughing it without electricity.
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He is roughing out a shape in the workshop.
basic
We forgot the sleeping bags, so we're really roughing it tonight.
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Sometimes, a little roughing is part of the adventure.
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In metalworking, roughing comes before the final finishing cut.
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