Difference between Rough-hew and Roughcast

What is the difference between Rough-hew and Roughcast?

Rough-hew as a verb is to cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface while Roughcast as a verb is to shape crudely.

Rough-hew

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface

Roughcast

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A crude model.A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shape crudely.To apply a roughcast finish to a wall.

We hope you now know whether to use Rough-hew or Roughcast in your sentence.

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