noun
- plural of roughcast: coarse plaster mixed with gravel or shells used to cover exterior walls
Usage: construction
verb
- third person singular present of roughcast: to cover a wall with coarse plaster mixed with gravel or shells
Usage: construction
Examples
- The builder applied several roughcasts to the cottage walls.
- Traditional roughcasts contain lime, sand, and small stones.
- She roughcasts the exterior walls every few years for maintenance.
- The mason roughcasts the surface before applying the final coat.
- Different roughcasts create various textures on building facades.