Definition of Grain
Grain
grain
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a single small hard seed, such as wheat or rye, that is grown for human and animal consumption;
e.g. The farm grows a variety of grains.
(noun)
the smallest possible amount or quantity of something;
e.g. There wasn't even a grain of truth in what he said to me today.
(noun)
the longitudinal pattern of fibers in wood;
e.g. Wood can split along its grain.
(verb)
to give a rough texture or feel to the surface of something;
e.g. Her hands were grained with sand after a long day at the beach.
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