rawside
nounUK /ˈrɔː.saɪd/
US /ˈrɔː.saɪd/
The rough, unfinished edge of something.
He sanded the rawside of the wooden board until it was smooth.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The unpolished or untreated face of a material.
The rawside of the leather felt stiff and dry.
3. A harsh or unrefined aspect of a situation.
The rawside of city life showed in the crowded streets.
4. The side of a hide or fabric that has not been finished.
Turn the rawside inward before sewing the seam.