roughcast

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verb

rough·​cast ˈrəf-ˌkast 

 for sense 2 also  -ˈkast

roughcast; roughcasting

transitive verb

1

: to plaster with roughcast

roughcast a wall

2

: to shape or form roughly

roughcast

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noun

rough·​cast ˈrəf-ˌkast 

1

: a rough model

2

: a plaster of lime mixed with shells or pebbles used for covering buildings

3

: a rough surface finish (as of a plaster wall)

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1