Meaning of the word roughen in English

What does roughen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roughen

US /ˈrʌf.ən/
UK /ˈrʌf.ən/

Verb

make or become rough

Example:
The wind began to roughen the surface of the lake.
Years of hard labor had roughened his hands.