coarse

  • 41Coarse-grained — (k[=o]rs gr[=a]nd ), a. Having a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, wanting in refinement. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 42coarse-grained — coarse grainedness, n. /kawrs graynd , kohrs /, adj. 1. having a coarse texture or grain. 2. indelicate; crude; vulgar; gross: a coarse grained person with vulgar manners. [1760 70] * * * …

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  • 43coarse-grained — coarse′ grained′ adj. 1) of coarse texture or grain 2) crude; rough • Etymology: 1760–70 coarse′ grained′ness, n …

    From formal English to slang

  • 44coarse / course —    Coarse is an adjective meaning rough, big grained, not fine : We need to use coarse sandpaper to remove the paint from this wood.    Course is a noun referring to a direction (the course of a ship) or a series of lectures on one subject (a… …

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  • 45coarse / course —    Coarse is an adjective meaning rough, big grained, not fine : We need to use coarse sandpaper to remove the paint from this wood.    Course is a noun referring to a direction (the course of a ship) or a series of lectures on one subject (a… …

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  • 46coarse metal — noun Impure cuprous sulphide obtained in the smelting process • • • Main Entry: ↑coarse …

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  • 47coarse fishing — n [U] BrE the sport of catching fish, except for ↑trout or ↑salmon, in rivers and lakes …

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  • 48coarse fish — ► NOUN (pl. same) Brit. ▪ any freshwater fish other than salmon and trout …

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  • 49Coarse space (numerical analysis) — This article deals with a component of numerical methods. For coarse space in topology, see coarse structure. In numerical analysis, coarse problem is an auxiliary system of equations used in an iterative method for the solution of a given larger …

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  • 50coarse-grained — adjective 1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency granular sugar the photographs were grainy and indistinct it left a mealy residue • Syn: ↑farinaceous, ↑grainy, ↑granular, ↑granulose, ↑ …

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