ROUGHCAST


Meaning of ROUGHCAST in English

n., adj., & v.

--n. plaster of lime and gravel, used on outside walls.

--adj.

1. (of a wall etc.) coated with roughcast.

2 (of a plan etc.) roughly formed, preliminary.

--v.tr. (past and past part. -cast)

1. coat (a wall) with roughcast.

2 prepare (a plan, essay, etc.) in outline.

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