coarse
Example Sentences
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Its skin is coarse and blue, with ridges that cascade down its back like waves.
From Literature
In the meter stick analogy, amplifying the signal makes the amoeba appear larger so that even coarse measurement markings can capture it accurately.
From Science Daily
"There were these big, thick, sandy doublet events where it had a fine-grained element, and on top of it was a very coarse grained sandy unit. And we were just scratching our heads," says Goldfinger.
From Science Daily
They also include a sprinkling of coarse pearl sugar, which adds a delicious crunch to each bite.
From Salon
If the squash is destined for a toast, dip or sandwich, I like to grate it or pulse it in the food processor into coarse shreds — just shy of a purée.
From Salon
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