roughcast

== English == === Etymology === From rough +‎ cast. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹʌfkæst/, /ˈɹʌfkɑːst/ === Noun === roughcast (countable and uncountable, plural roughcasts) A crude model. A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall. A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall. ==== Synonyms ==== (rough surface finish): pebbledash ==== Translations ==== === Verb === roughcast (third-person singular simple present roughcasts, present participle roughcasting, simple past and past participle roughcast or (common, but sometimes proscribed) roughcasted) (transitive) To shape crudely; to form in its first rudiments, without correction or polish. To apply a roughcast finish to. to roughcast a wall or building ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === roughcast (comparative more roughcast, superlative most roughcast) Unpolished. === See also === roughcast on Wikipedia.Wikipedia