English Synonym Finder

coursing

Definitions

The sport of hunting game, such as hares, with greyhounds that rely on sight rather than scent.

The act of moving rapidly or flowing freely, as with a liquid or energy through a channel or body.

The process of arranging or laying materials, such as bricks or stones, in regular horizontal rows.

Examples

Adrenaline was coursing through his veins as he prepared to step onto the stage.

The cold mountain water was coursing down the narrow stream bed after the heavy rainfall.

Synonyms

flowing running streaming surging rushing circulating cascading

Antonyms

stagnating halting stopping standing still ceasing blocking