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Meaning of rough out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To create the rough shape of (something, such as a machined part or a sculpture); to do the first-fix setup of (something, such as plumbing or wiring).
    transitive
  2. To produce (a plan, diagram etc.) in rough.
    idiomatic, transitive

Examples

“The first step in creating the statue was roughing it out from a large block of stone.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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