roughen the surface
Her hands were roughened by work.
The roughened surface of the road caused the car to skid.
Over time, the constant friction will roughen the edges of the metal.
Using sandpaper can help roughen the wood before painting.
The roughened texture of the fabric gave it a unique look.
The roughened skin on his hands showed the hard work he had done.
The roughened edges of the pottery added a rustic charm to the pieces.
To improve adhesion, you can roughen the surface with sandpaper before applying the glue.
The roughened terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate through the forest.
The roughened edges of the paper gave it a handmade feel.
The roughened appearance of the old building added to its historical charm.
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