Definitions for coarse
coarse
coarse
Spelling: [kawrs, kohrs]
IPA: /kɔrs, koʊrs/
Coarse is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.
You can make 162 anagrams from letters in coarse (aceors).
Definitions for coarse
adjective
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composed of relatively large parts or particles:
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lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.:
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harsh; grating.
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lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished:
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of inferior or faulty quality; common; base.
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vulgar; obscene; crude:
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(of metals) unrefined.
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(of a metal file) having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.
Origin of coarse
First recorded in 1550-60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure origin