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Coarsely

In a coarse manner; roughly; rudely; inelegantly; uncivilly; meanly.

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Coarse 66% connected

Large in bulk, or composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture; gross; thick; ro…

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Finely 94% connected

In a fine or finished manner.

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Finely 94% connected

In a fine or finished manner.

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