Roughen: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughen

 

[ หˆrสŒfษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

surface alteration

To roughen means to make a surface less smooth or to create a texture that is uneven and coarse. This can be done through various methods such as sanding, scraping, or other abrasive actions.

Synonyms

abrade, grate, scrape, wear down

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter decided to roughen the wood to help the paint adhere better.
  • You should roughen the edges of the metal before attaching it to ensure a better bond.
  • They used sandpaper to roughen the surface of the tabletop.
  • To increase grip, you may want to roughen the soles of your shoes.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rugosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rauh machen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพะฑะธั‚ะธ ัˆะพั€ัั‚ะบะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstknie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rendre rugueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rugosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzlendirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุนูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zhrubnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhrubnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜็ฒ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrobiti grob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฟะฐั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrdalamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rugosidad

Etymology

The word 'roughen' originates from the early Middle English period, deriving from the adjective 'rough', which itself comes from the Old English 'ruh', meaning 'rough, coarse, or prickly'. Over time, the addition of the suffix '-en', commonly used in English to form verbs from adjectives, created the verb 'roughen'. This morphological change made it possible to express the action of making something rough. The term has been consistently used across centuries in various contexts, often related to surfaces in craftsmanship, nature, and art, reflecting its fundamental meaning of altering texture and smoothness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,885, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.