Definition of Coarse
Coarse
coarse
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
of common or inferior value or quality;
e.g. The shack was constructed from coarse materials and looked like it would collapse.
(adjective)
having a rough or loose texture;
e.g. His coat was made from coarse fabric with clumsy stitching.
(adjective)
having or composed of relatively large particles;
e.g. These grains can be ground into a coarse flour.
(adjective)
intended for fast, heavy, or rough use, not designed for delicate or discriminating work or fine adjustments;
e.g. He used a coarse blade to give an approximate shape to the sculpture, and then used a smaller blade to add fine details.
(adjective)
unrefined, ordinary, or cruse, used to describe a person or their manners, taste, or language;
e.g. He used coarse language when arguing with his neighbor.
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