Grained
[greind]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Grain
(a.) Having a grain; divided into small particles or grains; showing the grain; hence, rough.
(a.) Dyed in grain; ingrained.
(a.) Painted or stained in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
(a.) Having tubercles or grainlike processes, as the petals or sepals of some flowers.
Editor: Sheldon
Examples
- The whitening is done by boiling the pins in a large copper kettle, which also contains layers of grained tin and a solution of argol or bitartrate of potash. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- When thoroughly dry it is grained with a toothed instrument on the flesh side and bruised on the grain or hair side for the purpose of softening the leather. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Her cross-grained pet greyhound was in the room, and I fully expected a barking and snapping reception. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Though a hard-grained man, close, dry, and silent, he can enjoy old wine with the best. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- As he opened the door the cross-grained greyhound poked out her sharp muzzle from under the sofa, and barked and snapped at him. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- The wood of apple trees is hard, close-grained and often richly colored, and is suitable for turning or cabinet work. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Editor: Sheldon