coarse
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Definition of coarse - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
material qualityrough, made of big grains or pieces
  • The coarse sand irritated my skin.
2.
behaviorlacking delicacy or refinement
  • His coarse jokes made the audience uncomfortable..
rude vulgar
3.
screwRarehaving widely spaced threadsRare
  • The coarse screw was used for the heavy-duty project.
rough
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Expressions with coarse

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very rough or crude in texture or manner
The fabric felt coarse as a cob against her skin.
having rough or thick fur
The coarse-furred dog was popular among the mountain residents..
having a gritty or grainy feel
The coarse-textured bread had a distinct crunch.
catching fish in freshwater for fun
We went coarse fishing at the lake.
having rough or thick hair
The coarse-haired dog was difficult to groom.
fish not valued for sport fishing
Coarse fish are often found in rivers and lakes.

Origin of coarse

Latin, coarse (of low quality)

Terms with coarse included in their meaning

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personal hygiene
mitt made of coarse fiber for washing body
food
bread made from coarse rye flour
food ingredient
coarse flour made from ground corn
facial hair
short coarse hair on a man's face
fabric
strong coarse cloth made from jute or hemp
food ingredient
wheat grains broken into coarse pieces
obnoxious person
coarse and obnoxious person
textiles
coarse fabric used for making mats

Examples of coarse in a sentence

  • The bread was made from coarse wholemeal flour.
  • Her coarse remarks offended many people.
  • The coarse language in the movie was unnecessary.
  • He chose a coarse screw for the wooden frame.
  • The coarse threads ensured a tight fit.

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  1. French:grossier, vulgaire, ...
  2. German:grob, vulgär, ...
  3. Italian:ruvido, rozzo, ...
  4. Spanish:grueso, tosco, ...
  5. Portuguese:grosseiro, rude, ...
  6. Chinese:粗糙的, 粗鲁的, ...
  7. Japanese:粗い, 下品な, ...
  8. Arabic:خَشِن, فَظّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּס, גַּס, ...
  10. Russian:крупнозернистый, крупный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:грубозернистий, рідкий, ...
  12. Hindi:खुरदुरा, असभ्य, ...

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