adjective

coarse

/kɔːrs/ · say it: KORS

rough in texture

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1. (adjective) rough to the touch; not smooth or fine

2. (adjective) made of large pieces or grains; not fine in texture

3. (adjective) rude, impolite, or not refined in behavior or language

Examples

1. The coarse fabric felt rough against her skin.
2. The baker used coarse salt for the bread.
3. His coarse jokes offended many people at the dinner table.

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