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Definition coarse in American English

coarse adjective

adjective
/kɔrs/
1

a coarse substance or surface feels rough and hard

Example

a jacket made from coarse gray cloth

Example

the coarse outer leaves of the cabbage

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2

consisting of large or thick pieces

Example

coarse sand

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3

rude and offensive

Example

They objected to his coarse language.

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Definition coarse in American English