The Dallas Morning News on MSN: RoughRiders embark on season with pitching staff that rivals hype of Rangers' big leaguers RoughRiders embark on season with pitching staff that rivals hype of Rangers' big leaguers ROUGH definition: having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth. See examples of rough used in a sentence. rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even.
rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface. harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch. uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality. rough adjective (SOUND) A rough voice or sound is hard and loud.
rough riders score, If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition. 1. a. To treat roughly or with physical violence: roughed up his opponent. b.
rough riders score, Sports To treat (an opposing player) with unnecessary roughness, often in violation of the rules: was ejected from the game for roughing the passer. 2. To prepare or indicate in an unfinished form: rough out a house plan. Adjective rough (comparative rougher, superlative roughest) Not smooth; uneven. Synonyms: abrasive, coarse, rugose; see also Thesaurus: rough Antonym: smooth rough hands rough stone rough surface Definition of rough adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
