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ROUGHCAST

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A rough preliminary model

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("roughcast" is a kind of...):

model; simulation (representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))

Derivation:

roughcast (hew roughly, without finishing the surface)

roughcast (shape roughly)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A coarse plaster for the surface of external walls

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("roughcast" is a kind of...):

plaster (a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Hew roughly, without finishing the surface

Example:

rough-hew stone or timber

Synonyms:

rough-hew; roughcast

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "roughcast" is one way to...):

hew; hew out (make or shape as with an axe)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

roughcast (a rough preliminary model)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Apply roughcast to

Example:

roughcast a wall

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "roughcast" is one way to...):

daub; plaster (coat with plaster)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 3

Meaning:

Shape roughly

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "roughcast" is one way to...):

forge; form; mold; mould; shape; work (make something, usually for a specific function)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

roughcast (a rough preliminary model)

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