roughen
pronunciation
How to pronounce roughen in British English: UK [ˈrʌfn]
How to pronounce roughen in American English: US [ˈrʌfən]
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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 .