plural of diamond in the rough

Alternative spelling of roughhouse

(idiomatic) A difficult period of time.

Alternative spelling of roughhouse

(sculpture, transitive) To create the rough shape of a sculpture from a large block of wood, stone, etc. / (idiomatic, transitive) To produce (a plan, diagram etc.) in rough.

A dog of a long-haired breed originating from Scotland, originally used as sheepdogs.

plural of rough breathing

Any fish not considered valuable as sport fish nor used as bait or for food.

Having a rough grain or fiber. / (by extension, figuratively) Having coarse traits of character; not polished or refined.

An uncut diamond. / (figuratively) A person whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.