Definition of coursing Coursing

/kɔˈɹsɪŋ/ - [korsing] - cours•ing

We found 6 definitions of coursing from 4 different sources.

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What does coursing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: coursings

coursing - hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
  hunting, hunt the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • coursing (Noun)
    The " sport" of chasing wild animal s, especially hares, with dogs by sight rather than by scent.
  • coursing (Verb)
    Present participle of course.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • coursing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Course
  • coursing (n.)
    The pursuit or running game with dogs that follow by sight instead of by scent.

Part of speech

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  • coursing, verb, gerund of course (infinitive).
  • coursing, noun, singular of coursings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

coursing in sign language
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