rough-sawn

[ ruhf-sawn ]

adjective

1. (of wood) used as originally cut, without smoothing or sanding:

   shingles of rough-sawn cedar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rough-sawn¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The frame addition is covered with rough-sawn redwood lap siding over half-inch vapor-sealed sheathing.

From Project Gutenberg