Rough
Example: The road feels rough under the bicycle tires
Definition
"Rough" describes a surface that is uneven, coarse, or irregular to the touch, often causing discomfort or difficulty when touched or crossed, such as a road feeling rough under bicycle tires.
Etymology
The word "rough" comes from the Old English term "ruh," meaning coarse or uneven, which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots. Interestingly, "rough" has retained its core meaning of texture or harshness for over a thousand years.
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"Rough" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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