roughs

[US]/rʌfs/
[UK]/rʌfs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.third person singular of rough; to make rough or to treat roughly; to live in difficult conditions; to get through a temporary hardship

Phrases & Collocations

roughs and smooths

roughs out ideas

roughs it up

roughs of life

roughs in art

roughs at sea

roughs on paper

roughs to follow

roughs for sketches

roughs in writing

Example Sentences

he sketched some roughs of the new building design.

the artist presented several roughs before finalizing the painting.

we need to review the roughs before moving to the next stage.

she quickly made roughs of her ideas for the project.

the designer created roughs to communicate concepts to the client.

after discussing the roughs, we decided on a final version.

his roughs were full of energy and creativity.

the roughs served as a foundation for the detailed drawings.

she always starts with roughs before refining her work.

he submitted the roughs to get feedback from his peers.

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