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coarse
01
having a rough or uneven surface or texture
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
coarsest
Comparative
coarser
gradable
Examples
The coarse fabric of the blanket was scratchy against her skin.
02
having large particles or components
Examples
The coarse sand on the beach made it difficult to build sandcastles.
Examples
The comedian's coarse jokes about sensitive topics made some audience members uncomfortable.
Examples
The coarse materials used in the construction led to a less durable building.
05
connected to fishing practices aimed at catching non-game fish, often found in freshwater environments
Examples
Coarse fishing requires different techniques compared to game fishing, focusing on species like carp and roach.
Lexical Tree
coarsely
coarseness
coarsen
coarse
