roughen
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verb \ˈrə-fən\rough·enedrough·en·ing \ˈrə-fə-niŋ, ˈrəf-niŋ\
Definition of ROUGHEN
transitive verb
intransitive verb
: to become rough
See Examples of ROUGHEN
- Roughen the surface with a file before you apply the glue.
- Her hands were roughened by years of hard work.
- Age caused his skin to roughen.
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