Coursing and Sifting

Coursing

Coursing noun - Hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent.

Sifting and coursing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sifting" instead a noun "Coursing".

Nearby Words: course, coursed, courser

Sifting

Sifting noun - The act of separating grain from chaff.
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Coursing and sifting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coursing" instead a noun "Sifting".

Nearby Words: sift, sifted, sifter
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