schroff — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- abrupt adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- jagged adjective Having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface.
- precipitous adj Very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
- rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
Senses
schroff is used for these senses in English:
- abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
- abrupt Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
- jagged Having a rough quality.
- precipitous Steep, like a precipice
- rugged Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
abrasive — full definition
- adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
- noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.
abrupt — full definition
- adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
- adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
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