rougher

[ ruhf-er ]

/ ˈrʌf ər /

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noun

a person or thing that roughs or roughs out something, as certain crude cutting tools or a person who performs the first, rough parts of a process.

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Origin of rougher

First recorded in 1880–85; rough + -er¹

Words nearby rougher

rough collie, rough cut, rough diamond, rough-dry, roughen, rougher, rough fish, rough-hew, roughhouse, roughie, roughing-in

How to use rougher in a sentence

Dynamic mics, on the other hand, are robust tools that hold up well to high volumes—and rougher handling.
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These napkins have a rougher texture and are perfect for sopping up oil throughout the day, especially if you’re in a warmer climate.
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In theory, the inflated tires absorb more of a trail’s vibration to allow for rougher terrain, much like tubeless bike tires.
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The comet is basically shaped like a rubber ducky, but with a much rougher surface.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Barack Obama is in for a rougher-than-usual couple of months.
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Having lived in the rougher parts of Brooklyn, he thought he might have helped if only he had a hammer in his hand.
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Actresses over 40, meanwhile, have an even rougher time in Hollywood.
Did the Academy Snub Robert Redford Because He’s So Damn Handsome?|Andrew Romano|January 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the two months since November, he has played much rougher than in all the four previous years.
Obama Gets Tough|David Frum|January 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It had evidently been itself partially repainted in a rougher style than the original.
Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account of Romsey Abbey|Thomas Perkins
The going became rougher, and all semblance of a trail was lost, yet the trader went on unhesitatingly.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
Toward night the country grew more broken and much rougher, and I knew we were nearing the Sandy.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
Renewing old acquaintanceships in this manner, they were shortly in rougher water.
The Rival Campers Afloat|Ruel Perley Smith
The Sphere, the other morning sheet, made its appeal to the rougher element of the city.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants|H. Irving Hancock

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