coarse
11coarse — early 15c., cors ordinary (modern spelling is from late 16c.), probably adj. use of noun cours (see COURSE (Cf. course)), originally referring to rough cloth for ordinary wear. Developed a sense of rude c.1500 and obscene by 1711. Perhaps related …
12coarse — ► ADJECTIVE 1) rough or harsh in texture. 2) consisting of large grains or particles. 3) rude or vulgar in behaviour or speech. 4) of inferior quality. DERIVATIVES coarsely adverb coarseness noun. O …
13coarse — 01. The [coarse] sand was very hard on our feet. 02. The [coarse] material of the pants scratched my legs as I ran. 03. Cheap toilet paper is usually quite thin and [coarse]. 04. The men were quite [coarse], and made the women feel uncomfortable …
14Coarse — For Course, see Course. Coarse may refer to: Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound, developed by 19th century Bosnian hunters as a scent hound. Coarse bubble diffusers, produce 1/4 to 1/2 inch bubbles which rise rapidly from the floor of a wastewater… …
15coarse — adjective (coarser; coarsest) Etymology: Middle English cors, perhaps from course, noun Date: 14th century 1. of ordinary or inferior quality or value ; common 2. a …
16coarse */ — UK [kɔː(r)s] / US [kɔrs] adjective Word forms coarse : adjective coarse comparative coarser superlative coarsest 1) a coarse substance or surface feels rough and hard a jacket made from coarse grey cloth the coarse outer leaves of the cabbage 2)… …
17coarse — [[t]kɔrs, koʊrs[/t]] adj. coars•er, coars•est 1) composed of relatively large parts or particles: coarse sand[/ex] 2) lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: coarse fabric[/ex] 3) harsh; grating 4) lacking refinement;… …
18coarse — [[t]kɔ͟ː(r)s[/t]] coarser, coarsest 1) ADJ GRADED Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces. ...a jacket made of very coarse cloth. ...a beach of coarse sand. Syn: rough Ant: fine …
19coarse — coarsely, adv. coarseness, n. /kawrs, kohrs/, adj., coarser, coarsest. 1. composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand. 2. lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric… …
20coarse — adjective 1) coarse blankets Syn: rough, scratchy, prickly, wiry Ant: soft 2) his coarse features Syn: large, rough, rough hewn, heavy; …
