roughing-in

[ ruhf-ing-in ]

noun

, Building Trades.

1. the act or process of applying a base coat of plaster to a masonry surface.
2. the act or process of installing plumbing that will later be concealed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roughing-in¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Vesledahl said after some in-class instruction, students are divided into groups and spend about four days roughing-in the house and the remaining two days wiring.

From Washington Times