A roughness of surface, giving the appearance of ‘grains’ (sense 7) or small roundish bodies side by side. Hence in an engraving or drawing, a…

transferred. A projecting part or point resembling an animal's tooth; esp. one of a row or series of… A rough surface on paper, canvas, etc., such as…

A frosted surface on metal or (now chiefly) glass.

In extended use: a rough surface like that of a rasp. rare.