coursing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of running or moving swiftly through water, often in pursuit of game.

  - "During the hunting season, the dogs were let loose to pursue their quarry by coursing."
  - "The angler cast his line into the river, eager to feel the thrill of a fish coursing against it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coursing
drowsing , mowing , owing

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Variants

List of all variants of coursing that leads to same result
coursing , coursings , course , coursed , courses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cours' meaning 'race' or 'run'.

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Trivia

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1. Coursing was once a popular spectator sport in Europe, with organized races and competitions.

2. The term 'coursing' is also used in the field of telecommunications to describe the flow of data through a network.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hunting: Coursing is a popular method of hunting game, particularly with dogs.

2. Angling: Coursing is also a term used in angling to describe the feeling of a fish taking the bait.

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Culture

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Coursing has a rich history in hunting and fishing cultures, particularly in Europe and the British Isles.

How to Memorize "coursing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the swift and graceful movement of a dog coursing through water or a fish coursing in a river.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coursing' with the idea of running or moving swiftly through water or pursuing game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Coursing Canines Chase Creatures' to remember the meaning of the word.

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