Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rough out

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables
rough out
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To create the rough shape of (something, such as a machined part or a sculpture); to do the first-fix setup of (something, such as plumbing or wiring).

Transitive verb

verb

To produce (a plan, diagram etc.) in rough.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

roughs out (present, singular) roughing out (participle, present) roughed out (participle, past) roughed out (past)

Derived Forms

roughout

Phrases

rough it out

Frequently Paired Words

rough it out finish

Synonyms

sketch sketch out rough in rough

Questions

What does rough out mean?
To create the rough shape of (something, such as a machined part or a sculpture); to do the first-fix setup of (something, such as plumbing or wiring).

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