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

"It wasn't pressure, it wasn't nerves. I had so much adrenaline coursing through me," Laugher told the BBC.

From BBC

The attack has already begun coursing through America's partisan dialogue, as numerous Republicans have spoken out to condemn President Biden and the Democrats for creating a rhetorical environment conducive to the violence.

From BBC

The deal, which all three tribes have now approved, marks a historic milestone for Indigenous nations that have fought for decades for their fair share of the water coursing through their ancestral lands.

From Los Angeles Times

Heavy rain in Indonesia over the weekend triggered flash flooding and sent torrents of cold lava coursing down a volcano and into towns, killing at least 37 people, officials said.

From New York Times

It suggested that the outrage coursing through capitals and campuses would continue to spread, and it has.

From New York Times

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