I. noun
1.
Synonyms: way 2, line, passage, path, road, route
Related Word: circuit, orbit, range, scope
2.
Synonyms: channel 1, aqueduct, canal, conduit, duct, watercourse
3.
way of acting or proceeding
hard to decide on the best course to follow
Synonyms: line, policy, polity, procedure, program
Related Word: design, pattern, plan, platform, scheme; manner, system, way
Idioms: course of action
4.
Synonyms: progress 2, advance, progression
5.
Synonyms: succession 2, chain, consecution, order, progression, row, sequel, sequence, series, string
II. verb
to proceed with great celerity (as in pursuing or competing)
the fox coursed after the hare
Synonyms: career, chase, race, rush, speed, tear; compare rush 1
Related Word: hasten, hurry, hustle; dart, dash, scamper, scoot, scurry; run, sprint
Idioms: step on the gas, stir one's stumps