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knotty(adjective, harsh, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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knurled(adjective, rough)
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matted
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mordacious
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nappy(adjective, harsh, coarse, irregular, thick)
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needle-like(adjective, sharp)
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needle-point(adjective, sharp)
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nipping
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nodular(adjective, harsh, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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not smooth(expression, adjective, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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pointy(adjective, sharp)
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pricking
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pubescent
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pungent
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ragged(adjective, rough)
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razor-edged(adjective, sharp)
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ridged(adjective, harsh, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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rocky(adjective, harsh, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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rumpled(adjective, rough)
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sagittal(adjective, sharp)
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