roughing Definition
- 1the act of playing roughly or aggressively in a sport, especially ice hockey
- 2the process of shaping or reducing the size of a material by removing small amounts of it
Using roughing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roughing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The referee called a penalty for roughing after the player hit his opponent from behind.
Example
The roughing process removed the sharp edges of the metal piece.
Example
The team's roughing tactics caused several injuries during the game.
roughing Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with roughing
living without the usual comforts and conveniences of modern life, often while camping or traveling
Example
We spent a week roughing it in the wilderness, sleeping in tents and cooking over an open fire.
roughing up
treating someone roughly or violently, often with the intention of causing harm
Example
The gang members roughed up the store owner when he refused to pay protection money.
a penalty in American football for hitting the quarterback after he has thrown the ball
Example
The defensive lineman was penalized for roughing the passer, giving the offense a first down.
Summary: roughing in Brief
The term 'roughing' [ruhf-ing] refers to aggressive play in sports, particularly ice hockey, and the process of shaping or reducing the size of a material by removing small amounts of it. It can also mean living without modern comforts ('roughing it') or treating someone roughly ('roughing up'). In American football, 'roughing the passer' is a penalty for hitting the quarterback after he has thrown the ball.
