| rotunda |
a round building or section of a building, esp. one that has a dome. [2 definitions] |
| rouble |
a spelling of "ruble" used in Canada and Britain. See "ruble" for more information. |
| roué |
a man of low morals or extravagant habits. |
| rouge |
any of various red or pink cosmetics used to color the cheeks or lips. [3 definitions] |
| rough |
having an uneven surface; not smooth; coarse. [14 definitions] |
| roughage |
food that contains a high proportion of cellulose, which stimulates intestinal functioning. |
| rough-and-ready |
rough or crude but adequate to meet a need. [2 definitions] |
| rough-and-tumble |
characterized by or inclined toward roughness, disorder, and disregard for rules or niceties. |
| roughcast |
a coarse plaster made of mortar mixed with small stones, used as a finish for exterior walls. [4 definitions] |
| rough draft |
a rough or preliminary sketch of a piece of writing, or a version still subject to revision. |
| rough-dry |
to dry (laundry) without pressing or smoothing out. [2 definitions] |
| roughen |
to make or become uneven or coarse; rough. |
| rough-hew |
to cut or shape (material such as wood or stone) in rough form, leaving rough surfaces. [2 definitions] |
| roughhouse |
boisterous or rowdy play or wrestling, esp. when occurring indoors. [2 definitions] |
| rough it |
to live without the ordinary daily comforts. |
| rough-legged hawk |
a type of large hawk with dark plumage and whitish feathers covering its legs. |
| roughly |
in a rough manner. [2 definitions] |
| roughneck |
one who behaves in a tough or rude manner; rowdy. |
| roughrider |
one who does, or whose work involves, much hard riding, esp. one who breaks horses for riding. [2 definitions] |
| roughshod |
shod with horseshoes that have projecting metal points or nails, to prevent slipping. |
| rough trade |
(slang) a tough, sadistic homosexual male hired or picked up for sex, or all such persons collectively. |