How to Use coarse in a Sentence

coarse

adjective
Definition of coarsenext
Synonyms for coarsenext
  • The dog has a thick, coarse coat.
  • The fabric varies in texture from coarse to fine.
  • Sand smooth with a belt sander that is fitted with a coarse-grit belt.
    — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2021
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a fork to mash ½ cup of the peas to a coarse puree.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
  • Scouring pads or other coarse tools can scratch enamel.
    — Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Be aware, too, of the coarse language sprinkled throughout.
    — Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 2021
  • If your soil is heavy, coarse sand or humus can be added, and gypsum works well to improve clay soils.
    — oregonlive, 7 May 2021
  • The low setting is ideal for fine/thin hair, while the high setting can take on any thick, coarse, or textured hair.
    — Greta Good, Chron, 28 Apr. 2021
  • First, the top layer of polish is gently sloughed off with a coarse nail file, then the nails are soaked in an acetone solution.
    — Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Crotons can root in potting soil but more success is often obtained in coarse vermiculite.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Big crystals, like those found in coarse sea salt or most kosher salt, give a lovely crunch while bringing out the flavor of the pretzel itself.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2021
  • In a large bowl, cut together the flour, salt, butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Apr. 2021
  • This Zen garden sets 15 stones in groups over coarse white sand, in a purely abstract composition.
    — La Carmina, House Beautiful, 6 May 2021
  • This music can be coarse and offensive and also inspirational.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    — Jill O’Connor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2021
  • The turf and lawn grass is the most commonly-used in the state, mainly owing to its green color, coarse leaf texture and drought-resistant properties.
    — Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Hair and skin type also play a role; dark, coarse hair absorbs more laser energy, intensifying treatment, while lighter hair may cause less discomfort due to lower energy absorption.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Quickly cut the cold butter cubes into the dry ingredients by progressively pinching it with your fingertips, until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with hazelnut-size crumbs.
    — Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
  • My dry, coarse hair just glides around the tube - very smooth.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Just put some on the coarse side of a damp sponge and gently scrub the stains on the tub.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Salt the rim of your glass with coarse sea salt to get just a taste with each sip.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • The skillet was easy to clean by hand, and browned bits came off with the coarse side of a sponge.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Stir in the salt and the coarse grits, stirring until the contents of the pot return to a boil.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Look for a 100-grit nail file, which is coarse enough to file down the surface of the acrylics, or a nail drill.
    — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2021
  • Dip top of the rim into coarse salt to completely go around the rim.
    — al, 20 Dec. 2022
  • It's topped with coarse pretzel salt and fresh cut jalapeños.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022
  • In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash half of the beans to a coarse paste.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • If the gunk still won’t wipe away with ease, use a soft-bristle brush or the coarse side of a sponge to dig in.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Step 1On small plate, combine lime zest and coarse salt.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Women may also have hirsutism, or dark, coarse hair growing on parts of the body that are typically hairless.
    — Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024

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