courser

[ˈkɔːsər]

courser Definition

• 1. a swift and spirited horse
• 2. a dog of a breed used for coursing

Using courser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "courser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The courser galloped across the field.

• Example

  The greyhound is a type of courser bred for speed and agility.

• Example

  The courser was trained for racing.

courser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for courser

• charger
• steed
• greyhound
• hound

Phrases with courser

• courser's whiskers

  a plant of the daisy family with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers, also known as 'yellow-flowered cat's ear'

  Example

  The courser's whiskers are often found in meadows and pastures.

• coursing through

  moving or flowing rapidly through something

  Example

  The adrenaline was coursing through his veins as he prepared for the race.

• give chase (to) / take up the chase (of)

  to pursue someone or something

  Example

  The police gave chase to the courser that had escaped from the stables.

Origins of courser

from Old French 'coursier', from Latin 'cursarius', from 'currere' meaning 'to run'

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Summary: courser in Brief

A 'courser' [ˈkɔːsər] is a swift and spirited horse or a dog breed used for coursing. It is often bred for speed and agility, and can be trained for racing. The term extends into phrases like 'coursing through,' denoting rapid movement, and 'give chase (to),' meaning to pursue someone or something.