roughing-in
Americannoun
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the act or process of applying a base coat of plaster to a masonry surface.
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the act or process of installing plumbing that will later be concealed.
Etymology
Origin of roughing-in
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Vesledahl said after some in-class instruction, students are divided into groups and spend about four days roughing-in the house and the remaining two days wiring.
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