v. t. 1. To hew coarsely, without smoothing; as, to roughhew timber. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To give the first form or shape to; to form rudely; to shape approximately and rudely; to roughcast. [ 1913 Webster ]
There's a divinity that shapes our ends, Roughhew them how we will. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who roughhews. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. Hewn coarsely without smoothing; unfinished; not polished. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of coarse manners; rude; uncultivated; rough-grained. “A roughhewn seaman.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]