Roughing: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughing

 

[ หˆrษ™fษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sports term

Roughing refers to a penalty in various sports, particularly American football, when a player makes excessive or unnecessary physical contact with an opponent, typically involving a violation of rules meant to protect players' safety.

Synonyms

hit, penalize, tackle

Examples of usage

  • The referee called a roughing penalty on the linebacker after he hit the quarterback late.
  • Roughing the passer is a serious infraction in football.
  • You need to avoid roughing your opponent to keep the game fair.
Context #2 | Noun

general description

Roughing can also refer to the act of treating someone or something roughly or with a lack of care, often resulting in damage or a disheveled appearance.

Synonyms

abuse, mistreatment, roughhousing

Examples of usage

  • The roughing of the furniture during the move left scratches on the surface.
  • He was upset about the roughing his car received in the parking lot.
  • Roughing the edges of the paper gives it a unique look.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rugosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเฅเคšเคพ เค•เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rugositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rugosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drsnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drsnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ groba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rugosidad

Etymology

The term 'roughing' originates from the Middle English word 'ruffe', meaning to make rough or to treat coarsely, which itself is derived from the Old English 'rลซf', relating to texture and surface. The evolution of the term into the sports realm can be traced back to the late 19th century when American football regulations began establishing rules to safeguard players from overly aggressive or unsafe behavior. As the game evolved, the need for penalties such as roughing emerged to promote fair play and player safety. Today, 'roughing' is ubiquitous in discussions regarding sportsmanship, highlighting the importance of maintaining respect and safety on the field.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,608, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.