coursing

[kawr-sing, kohr-]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that courses.

2. the sport of pursuing game with dogs that follow by sight rather than by scent.

coursing

/ ˈkɔːsɪŋ /

noun

1. hunting with hounds or dogs that follow their quarry by sight

2. a sport in which hounds are matched against one another in pairs for the hunting of hares by sight

Word History and Origins

Origin of coursing¹

First recorded in 1530–40; course + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Dark red fluid can be seen coursing through medical tubing in another, and in a selfie Hadid’s eyes are puffy and teary.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials believe the Palisades fire was first detected about 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 as high winds sent flames coursing through the mountainous area near the Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

“Most remarkable of all, perhaps, these seeds were sounds – pressure waves coursing through the fluid.”

From Salon

The tunnel is usually off-limits when it is filled and coursing with a massive stream of Colorado River water.

From Los Angeles Times

January’s fires and the heavy rains that followed sent unprecedented amounts of ash, debris and chemical residue coursing into the sea via the L.A. region’s massive network of storm drains and concrete-lined rivers.

From Los Angeles Times

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