Roughened: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughened

 

[ หˆrสŒfษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

surface texture

Roughened refers to the act of making a surface uneven or coarse. This can occur through physical abrasion or the application of certain materials. For instance, when sandpaper is used on wood, it roughens the surface, allowing for better adhesion of paint or glue. Roughened surfaces can also enhance grip in various applications or create a desired aesthetic effect. It is commonly used in construction and crafting.

Synonyms

abrade, grind, peel, scarify

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter roughened the wood to prepare it for painting.
  • He roughened the edges of the paper for a vintage look.
  • The road was roughened during the construction process.
  • She used a special tool to roughen the surface before applying the finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rugoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rauh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพั€ัั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ–ใ‚‰ใ–ใ‚‰ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rugueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกspero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drsnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ groba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกspero

Etymology

The term 'roughened' originates from the Middle English word 'roughen', which is derived from the Old English 'ruh' meaning 'rough'. The suffix '-en' is used to form verbs indicating the action of making something possess the quality described by the root adjective. Throughout history, the word has maintained its connection to texture and surface quality. In a variety of contexts, roughened surfaces have been essential in numerous trades, including woodworking, metalworking, and various crafts, emphasizing the importance of this term in practical applications as well as artistic endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,815, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.