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roughing-in

American

[ruhf-ing-in] / ˈrʌf ɪŋˈɪn /

noun

Building Trades.

the act or process of applying a base coat of plaster to a masonry surface.
the act or process of installing plumbing that will later be concealed.

Etymology

Origin of roughing-in

First recorded in 1815–25

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