Roughened
[rʌfənd]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Roughen
Editor: Margaret
Examples
- Next apply rubber cement to the roughened surface, and at the same time cement a piece of rubber cloth or cloth well coated with the cement. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- As dark night drew on, the sea roughened: larger waves swayed strong against the vessel's side. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- She put her hand, which was a comfortable hand though roughened by work, upon my hands, one after another, and gently took them out of my hair. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- What has roughened your temper? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- His very hair seemed to sparkle as he roughened it. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- These, in conjunction with one hand in his pocket and his roughened hat hind side before, were evidently the conditions under which he reflected. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Editor: Margaret