rough surface
rʌf ˈsɜːrfɪs
rough surface: surface that is not smooth
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Definition of rough surface - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
texturesurface that is not smooth
  • The rough surface of the rock scratched my hand.
2.
irregularityuneven or irregular surface
  • The rough surface of the road made driving difficult.
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Images of rough surface

  • rough surface: surface that is not smooth
    surface that is not smooth
  • rough surface: uneven or irregular surface
    uneven or irregular surface

Expressions with rough

rough riden.
bumpy or uncomfortable journey in a vehicle
The old bus gave us a rough ride.
rough edgesn.
unpolished or unrefined qualities
Despite his rough edges, he is a kind person.
rough onv.
treat someone in a harsh or unfair way
The coach really roughed on the new players.
rough patchn.
difficult period in life or situation
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
have a rough timev.
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
rough road aheadn.
upcoming physical road conditions that are not smooth
Drivers should be prepared for a rough road ahead due to construction.

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.
we've only scratched the surfaceexp.
explored only a small part of something
We've only scratched the surface of the ocean's mysteries.
we've barely scratched the surfaceexp.
just begun to deal with a problem
We've barely scratched the surface of the city's traffic issues.
it only scratched the surfaceexp.
addressed only a small part of a problem
The report only scratched the surface of the issue.
scratch the surfacev.
begin to find out about something
We are just scratching the surface of what this technology can do.

Terms related to rough surface

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roughenroughlyroughnesssurfacingabrasivebumpygrainygrittyjaggedroughenedruggedtexture

Terms with rough surface included in their meaning

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frosted glassn.
construction
glass with a rough surface that lets in light but hides clear views
coarseradj.
texture
having a rough texture or surface
filen.
tools
hand tool with a rough surface for shaping
coarse-texturedadj.
surface
having a rough or uneven surface
jaggedadj.
rough
having a rough uneven surface or outline
rock caken.
british cake
small, hard cake with dried fruit and a rough surface
shaggyadj.
texture
having a surface with a rough nap
snagv.
clothing
catch or tear fabric on a rough surface

Examples of rough surface in a sentence

  • We used sandpaper to smooth the rough surface of the wood.
  • The rough surface of the wall needed sanding.
  • She tripped on the rough surface of the trail.

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  1. French:surface rugueuse, ...
  2. German:raue Oberfläche, unebene Oberfläche, ...
  3. Italian:superficie ruvida, ...
  4. Spanish:superficie rugosa, superficie irregular, ...
  5. Portuguese:superfície áspera, superfície irregular, ...
  6. Chinese:粗糙的表面, 不平的表面, ...
  7. Japanese:粗い表面, でこぼこした表面, ...
  8. Arabic:سَطْح خَشِن, سَطْح غَيْر مُسْتَوٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁטַח מְחוּסְפָּס, ...
  10. Russian:шероховатая поверхность, неровная поверхность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шорстка поверхня, нерівна поверхня, ...
  12. Hindi:खुरदरी सतह, ऊबड़-खाबड़ सतह, ...
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