Word: ROUGH
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Definition of ROUGH
- The unmowed part of a golf course.
- A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
- A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.
- To create in an approximate form.
"Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."
- To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.
- To render rough; to roughen.
- Not smooth; uneven.
- Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
"a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"
- Turbulent.
"rough sea"
- In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "rough" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "rough" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROUGH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ROUGH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ROUGH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ROUGH:
- # the rough effect
- # master of rough
- # playing with rough
- # in terms of rough
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