1. Work or craftsmanship that is unfinished, crude, or poorly executed; lacking refinement or precision
The contractor's rough workmanship was evident in the uneven walls and poorly finished trim.
O trabalho mal feito do empreiteiro era evidente nas paredes desiguais e no acabamento deficiente.
2. A preliminary or coarse version of work, intended for later refinement
The sculptor began with rough workmanship before moving to the finer details.
O escultor começou com um trabalho grosseiro antes de passar para os detalhes mais finos.