roughcast

• Substantiv, das einen groben Außenputz für Wände bezeichnet oder eine erste grobe Vorform bzw. Version von etwas.

A noun referring to a coarse plaster used for the surface of external walls, or a rough preliminary model or version of something.

1. Coarse plaster for wallsC1formalbritish

   A type of coarse plaster used to cover the external surfaces of buildings, often containing small stones or gravel.

   Grober Wandputz

   • The old cottage was finished with a layer of roughcast.
   • They applied roughcast to the exterior walls to protect them from the weather.
   • The builder recommended roughcast for its durability and texture.

2. Rough preliminary modelC1formalart

   An early, unfinished version or model of something, used as a basis for further development.

   Grober Vorentwurf

   • The sculptor created a roughcast of the statue before starting the final piece.
   • The architect presented a roughcast of the building design.
   • This sketch is just a roughcast of the final painting.

   Synonymedraftframeworkoutlineprototypeskeletonsketch

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas eine grobe Form zu geben oder eine vorläufige Version von etwas zu erstellen.

An obsolete verb meaning to shape or form roughly, or to make a preliminary version of something.

1. Shape roughlyC2formal

   To form or create something in a basic, unfinished manner.

   Grob formen

   • The sculptor roughcast the clay into a human figure.
   • He roughcast the initial design on a piece of paper.
   • They roughcast the metal into a simple shape before refining it.

   Synonymeblock outdraftoutlinerough outrough-hewsketch

2. Apply roughcast toC2formalbritish

   To cover a wall or surface with a coarse plaster or render.

   Verputzen mit Rauputz

   • The builders roughcast the exterior walls of the cottage.
   • They roughcast the old barn to protect it from the weather.
   • The house was roughcast with a mixture of lime and sand.

   Synonymepargetplasterrenderstucco

3. Hew roughlyC2formal

   To cut or shape something, such as stone or wood, without finishing the surface.

   Grob behauen

   • The mason roughcast the stone block into a pillar.
   • He roughcast the timber into a beam for the roof.
   • They roughcast the marble into a rough statue before polishing.

   Synonymeblock outrough outrough-hewsketch

   Antonymefinishpolishsmooth