course

1. course (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A sequence of events.

Example: The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another.

2. course (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A sequence of events.: A normal or customary sequence.

Example: The course of true love never did run smooth.

3. course (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A sequence of events.: A programme, a chosen manner of proceeding.

Example: Doubts arose about the expediency of such a course in the present crisis.

4. course (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To run or flow (especially of liquids and more particularly blood).

Example: The oil coursed through the engine.

5. course (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To run through or over.

6. course (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To pursue by tracking or estimating the course taken by one's prey; to follow or chase after.

Example: We coursed him at the heels.