roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Bark, to roughen the taste, if desired, and color to suit. From Wordnik.com. [One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed] Reference
Oh, wait, he means that she needs to roughen up her styling. From Wordnik.com. [Una LaMarche: Project Runway Finale Part Two Recap] Reference
It is then rubbed with fine sandstone to roughen the surface. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885] Reference
(Use a stick or any sharp object to roughen the old section). From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
I push on, and soon the ranchland begins to roughen into badlands. From Wordnik.com. [The Nervous Breakdown] Reference
The Kagonesti leaned closer, and Haugh heard his breathing roughen. From Wordnik.com. [The Lioness]
His voice began to roughen once more, growing tighter by the second. From Wordnik.com. [The Shadow Rising]
What I need to do according to this theory is to roughen up my style. From Wordnik.com. [The Perils of Lucidity] Reference
I roughen the bark of the scion that fits just behind the bark of the stock. From Wordnik.com. [Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948] Reference
Some mechanics buy narrow wire brushes to even and roughen the glue surface. From Wordnik.com. [Ask Nick: Tire choice for an epic, re-gluing tubulars, post-crash replacements and more] Reference
Then, moving down, he began to roughen the tight skin on the backs of his hands. From Wordnik.com. [The Unpublished Writer and His Love Interest (The Painter)] Reference
But I'll probably only get enough to roughen the ride, not enough to ground us for a day. From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
In dry climates these gossamer-like threads would roughen and break at almost the slightest touch. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Modern Lace Making] Reference
"Emily, will you be reasonable?" he demanded, exasperation beginning to roughen his clipped tones. From Wordnik.com. [A Baby For Emily]
MR. WEBER: When the stock is sappy wouldn't the sap jam the edges of the plane and roughen the bark?. From Wordnik.com. [Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 13th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. September, 7, 8 and 9, 1922] Reference
I shall be obliged to hoarsen my voice, and roughen my character, to keep up with its puppily dancings. From Wordnik.com. [Clarissa Harlowe] Reference
May 23, 2006, 12: 06 am xenical low price says: xenical lowprice resound glitch? roughen! lent workshop. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Naming the New D.C. Baseball Team:] Reference
Nail primers, which are used to roughen the surface of the fingernail, are among the most dangerous products. From Wordnik.com. [Personal Care Products] Reference
Tibetans, several more having been sent on in advance to cut steps in the glacier and roughen them with gravel. From Wordnik.com. [Among the Tibetans] Reference
The sea is permitted to invite with smooth and tranquil surface today, tomorrow to roughen with wave and storm. From Wordnik.com. [Consolation of Philosophy] Reference
June 19, 2006, 1: 38 am get money quick says: get moneyquick balancer? cohere chronicled roughen predisposition. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Autobiographical Note:] Reference
And then the hair lifted from the nape of his neck, and the boy felt his skin roughen with a supernatural thrill. From Wordnik.com. [Conan]
As he gazed at the accursed thing, Conan felt his skin roughen and suppressed a growl of hostility deep in his chest. From Wordnik.com. [Conan Of The Isles]
It is used to roughen surfaces of hard wood which are to be glued together, for otherwise the glue would not adhere well. From Wordnik.com. [Handwork in Wood] Reference
The rubber used should not be of a harsh grade, since that will roughen the face of the paper and probably cause the ink to run. From Wordnik.com. [Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught] Reference
We were all convinced that the unforeseen event might turn into a perilous one, should a wind arise to roughen the surface of the water. From Wordnik.com. [By Water to the Columbian Exposition] Reference
The wind began to rise and the sea began to roughen. From Wordnik.com. [Ahead of the Army] Reference
Plane it straight and roughen its two-inch surface with a file. From Wordnik.com. [Hunting with the Bow and Arrow] Reference
Carefully sand the surface to roughen it so the resin will take. From Wordnik.com. [Critical sports blog] Reference
Blue peaks of distant mountains roughen the horizon of the north. From Wordnik.com. [My Summer with Dr. Singletary Part 2, from Volume V., the Works of Whittier: Tales and Sketches] Reference
No amount of the hardest known abrasive will even roughen its surface. From Wordnik.com. [The Skylark of Space] Reference
Then he sanded the wooden handles of the guns to roughen them slightly. From Wordnik.com. [Kid Wolf of Texas] Reference
Ma must not roughen her hands or the silks she worked with would be spoiled. From Wordnik.com. [Carl and the Cotton Gin] Reference
This slide was in perfect condition, and the otters were careful not to roughen it. From Wordnik.com. [Secret of the Woods] Reference
Frost flowers roughen the surface and dramatically alter its electromagnetic signal. From Wordnik.com. [Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth] Reference
"Which means," said Oliver, "that you're afraid to roughen your hands and spoil your complexion.". From Wordnik.com. [The Rough Road] Reference
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