roughen

pronunciation

How to pronounce roughen in British English: UK [ˈrʌfn]word uk audio image

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  • Verb:
    make rough or rougher

Word Origin

roughen (v.)
1580s, from rough (adj.) + -en (1). Related: Roughened; roughening.

Example

1. These ingredients can cause bleeding under the nails , discolouration and can roughen the smooth texture of the nails .
2. Before painting the wood , roughen the surface with sandpaper .

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