grain
grain /ˈgreɪn/
noun
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(
)
A relatively small granular particle of a substance
(
grain
)
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
A grain of sand
a grain of sand
A grain of sugar
a grain of sugar
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()
Foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
(
cereal
, food grain
, grain
)
foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
Wheat is a commonly cultivated grain used to make bread and pasta.
Wheat is a commonly cultivated grain used to make bread and pasta.
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The physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
(
grain
, texture
)
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
Breadfruit has the same texture as bread
breadfruit has the same texture as bread
Sand of a fine grain
sand of a fine grain
Fish with a delicate flavor and texture
fish with a delicate flavor and texture
A stone of coarse grain
a stone of coarse grain
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The direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
(
grain
)
the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
Saw the board across the grain
saw the board across the grain
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The smallest possible unit of anything
(
grain
)
the smallest possible unit of anything
There was a grain of truth in what he said
there was a grain of truth in what he said
He does not have a grain of sense
he does not have a grain of sense
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A cereal grass
(
grain
)
a cereal grass
Wheat is a grain that is grown in Kansas
wheat is a grain that is grown in Kansas
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Dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
(
caryopsis
, grain
)
dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
Whole grains are a good source of fiber and nutrients
Whole grains are a good source of fiber and nutrients
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1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
(
grain
)
1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
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1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
(
grain
)
1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
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A weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
(
grain
, metric grain
)
a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
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The side of leather from which the hair has been removed
(
grain
)
the side of leather from which the hair has been removed
verb
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Become granular
(
grain
, granulate
)
become granular
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Form into grains
(
grain
, granulate
)
form into grains
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Paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
(
grain
)
paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
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Thoroughly work in
(
grain
, ingrain
, engrain
)
thoroughly work in
His hands were grained with dirt
His hands were grained with dirt
