coarse
English → English
(texture) Coarse: having a rough or grainy surface; consisting of large particles
The recipe specifically calls for coarse sea salt rather than fine table salt to season the steak.
(English) The recipe specifically calls for coarse sea salt rather than fine table salt to season the steak.
The heavy curtains were made from a coarse fabric that was designed to block out all sunlight.
(English) The heavy curtains were made from a coarse fabric that was designed to block out all sunlight.
(behavior) Coarse: rude, unrefined, or offensive in manner or language
The waiter's coarse behavior toward the customers led to several formal complaints to the manager.
(English) The waiter's coarse behavior toward the customers led to several formal complaints to the manager.
He was known for his coarse jokes which often made the other guests at the party feel uncomfortable.
(English) He was known for his coarse jokes which often made the other guests at the party feel uncomfortable.
Entry ID: en:en:coarse · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary