roughcast

/ˈrʌfˌkæst/
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Definitions of roughcast
  1. noun
    a coarse plaster for the surface of external walls
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    type of:
    plaster
    a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
  2. verb
    apply roughcast to
    “roughcast a wall”
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    type of:
    daub, plaster
    coat with plaster
  3. verb
    hew roughly, without finishing the surface
    synonyms: rough-hew
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    type of:
    hew, hew out
    make or shape as with an axe
  4. noun
    a rough preliminary model
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    type of:
    model, simulation
    a representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
  5. verb
    shape roughly
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    type of:
    forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
    make something, usually for a specific function
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