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coursing

Coursing (noun) means a sport in which dogs chase wild animals, especially hares, by sight rather than by scent. Example: “Coursing with greyhounds was once a popular countryside pastime.”

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A sport in which dogs chase wild animals, especially hares, by sight rather than by scent.
"Coursing with greyhounds was once a popular countryside pastime."

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In plain EnglishA hunting sport where dogs chase prey using their eyesight rather than smell.

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coursings plural

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What does “coursing” mean?

The word “coursing” means a sport in which dogs chase wild animals, especially hares, by sight rather than by scent. In plain terms, a hunting sport where dogs chase prey using their eyesight rather than smell.

How do you use “coursing” in a sentence?

Here is “coursing” used in a sentence: “Coursing with greyhounds was once a popular countryside pastime.”

What part of speech is “coursing”?

“Coursing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of coursing?

"coursing" (noun) means a sport in which dogs chase wild animals, especially hares, by sight rather than by scent.

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