scabro — meaning in English

English meaning

• rough adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
• scabrous adj Rough and coarse to the touch, as if covered in scabs or scales.
• terse adj Describes speech or writing that is short and says only what is necessary.

Senses

scabro is used for these senses in English:

• rough Not smooth; uneven.
• scabrous Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
• terse (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

rough — full definition

1. adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
2. adj Approximate, or done without much care or finishing.
3. adj Harsh, difficult, or unpleasant to go through.
4. adj Violent or lacking gentleness in manner.
5. noun The area of long grass bordering the fairway on a golf course.

scabrous — full definition

1. adj Rough and coarse to the touch, as if covered in scabs or scales.
2. adj Very unpleasant and off-putting.
3. adj (of a topic) Shocking or indecent, often dealing with sexual matters.
4. adj (of music or writing) Harsh and lacking any smoothness or polish.

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