coarse-grained Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
gritty; grainy; granular; farinaceous; mealy; granulose.
- granular sugar
- the photographs were grainy and indistinct
- it left a mealy residue
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adjective satellite not having a fine texture
large-grained.
- coarse-grained wood
- large-grained sand
WordNet
Coarse"-grained` adjective
Definitions
Having a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, wanting in refinement.
