Composed of large particles; having a coarse grain or texture. Cf. great salt at salt, n.1 1b. Frequently opposed to small, adj. 11, 12. Now regional…

Abrasive to the touch; rough, coarse.

Coarse in texture, gross, rough; thick, stiff.

Harsh and dry to the taste or touch; coarse, rough, dried-out; astringent.

Of a substance or material: coarse. Also (of language): roughly phrased, inelegant. Obsolete.

Consisting of comparatively large parts or particles. Hence, in disparaging sense: Wanting in fineness or delicacy of texture, granulation, or…

Coarse, coarse-grained; containing coarse or rough particles. Obsolete exc. Scottish and technical.

Wanting in fineness, smoothness, or delicacy of texture, granulation, or structure; consisting of comparatively large parts or particles; or of…

Rough, rough and coarse, strongly made.

Of bran: consisting of large particles.