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coarseness

/kawrs, kohrs/US // kɔrs, koʊrs //UK // (kɔːs) //

粗细程度,粗细度,粗细,粗度

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    coars·er, coars·est.

    • : composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
    • : lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
    • : harsh; grating.
    • : lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind.
    • : of inferior or faulty quality; common; base.
    • : vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us.
    • : unrefined.
    • : having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.

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Examples

  • Spray cleaners and lubricants are available to extend the lifespan of a shavers’ cutting parts and may be especially useful if you have coarse, thick hair that more quickly erodes the blades.

  • Staff would discourage a person from chewing on a foreign object by forcing them to hold a coarse rag dipped in a bad-tasting substance in their mouth.

  • To get his seasoning evenly distributed, LeRoy fills a large platter or bowl with coarse ground pepper and Diamond Crystal kosher salt and then dunks the meat until it’s coated with a thin but even layer.

  • Working in batches if needed, transfer the cooled bread to a food processor and pulse until the bread is ground into crumbs slightly coarser than panko.

  • To get around this, some studies simply exclude people with coarse, curly hair.

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