noun
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."
How to use coursing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hunting sport where dogs chase prey using their eyesight rather than smell.
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- Plural
- coursings
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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.
