Definition of grain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
agriculturesmall hard seed of cereal plants
- He scattered the grain to grow wheat..
2.
particlesingle particle of a substance
- A grain of sand stuck to his foot..
3.
small amountvery small amount
- He didn't show a grain of remorse.
4.
material texturetexture or pattern of wood or fabric
- The table's grain was smooth and elegant.
5.
natural tendencynatural disposition or inclination
- Helping others goes with his grain.
6.
measurementTECH. unit of weight, 64.79891 mgTECH.
- The diamond weighed exactly one grain.
7.
leather surfaceTECH. the hair side of leatherTECH.
- The grain of the leather was flawless.
8.
spaceTECH. the solid fuel in a rocket engineTECH.
- The engineers inspected the grain for defects.
9.
brewingTECH. residue after brewing or distillationTECH.
- The grains were used as animal feed.
Verb
1.
granulationtr. TECH. form into grains or granulestr. TECH.
- The sugar begins to grain as it cools.
2.
texture changeintr. TECH. become granular in textureintr. TECH.
- The paint will grain if not mixed well.
3.
imitationtr. TECH. make a surface look like wood or stonetr. TECH.
- They grained the door to match the oak furniture.
4.
tanningtr. TECH. remove hair or fat from a skintr. TECH.
- The workers grained the hides before tanning.
Images of grain
small hard seed of cereal plants 
single particle of a substance 
the hair side of leather
Expressions with grain
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small but significant element of truth in a statement
Even in the wildest rumors, there's often a grain of truth..
with a little common sense and skepticism
Take his advice with a grain of salt because he often exaggerates.
in a way that is unexpected or unconventional
Her decision to quit went against the grain.
following the natural direction or tendency of something
The with the grain cut is smoother and easier.
small amount of relief or hope in a bad situation
She found a grain of comfort in his kind words.
single tiny particle of sand
She picked up a grain of sand from the beach.
containing all parts of the grain seed
This bread is made with whole grain flour.
visible lines and natural figure in timber caused by strand arrangement
The table looked beautiful because the grain showed long, wavy lines.
building or business where grain is ground into flour or meal
The old grain mill by the river has been restored.
having grains that are long and thin
Long-grain rice is perfect for pilaf.
pure alcohol from grains, used in alcoholic drinks
Some vodkas are made from grain alcohol.
business specializing in grain trade
The grain merchant expanded its operations internationally.
tall building for storing and loading grain into ships or trains
The grain elevator near the docks can hold thousands of tons of wheat..
oppose or resist a natural tendency
It goes against the grain to lie to your friends.
harvested kernels from maize plants used for food, feed or processing
The farmer stored the dry corn grain in large metal bins.
detailed and precise
The fine-grain analysis revealed hidden patterns in the data.
plant grown in fields mainly for dry edible seeds like wheat
The farmer rotated his grain crop to keep the soil healthy.
grains grown for human consumption
Rice is a common food grain in many countries.
line or surface inside a solid separating regions with different crystal directions
The strength of the alloy increased after refining the grain boundary structure.
spent grain used as animal feed
The farmer bought brewer's grain to feed his cattle..
surface of wood exposed by cutting across growth rings
The end grain absorbs more stain than the side grain.
grain used as food for livestock
The farmer bought feed grain to nourish the cattle through winter..
outer side of leather with natural grain
The grain side of the leather is smooth and durable.
dimension of grains in a material
The grain size determines the metal's strength.
Origin of grain
Old English, granum (seed, grain)
Terms with grain included in their meaning
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grain plant
maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays
agriculture
building where grain is ground into flour
drink
distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash
food
whole rice grain with only the husk removed
food
toast made from whole grain or brown bread
food
basic meal of sliced dairy and baked grain
agriculture
food given to poultry like grain or mash
food
bread made with whole grain flours, typically darker and denser
type of rice
fragrant long-grain rice from Southeast Asia
occupations
person who operates a mill, especially for grinding grain
agriculture
small cereal grain eaten for breakfast or baking
grain
type of rice with a red husk
cuisine
short-grain rice that becomes sticky when cooked
drink
distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash
processed grain
rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed
food
grain of this plant used as food
food
process or craft of making beer from ingredients like grain and hops
food
drink an alcoholic drink made from grain, often in relaxed company
grain
edible grains harvested from grass-like crop plants for food
cooking
dust a surface or food with fine ground grain
agriculture
dried stalks of grain used as bedding or fodder
color
light brown color like wheat grain
grain
small round grains of this plant used as food
plant
cereal plant cultivated for its edible grain
Examples of grain in a sentence
Birds pecked at the scattered grain. He found a grain of rice on the floor. A grain of sugar fell into the cup. There's not a grain of truth in his story. She didn't have a grain of doubt about her decision. The grain of the fabric was coarse and uneven.
She admired the grain in the wooden sculpture. His grain was always to question authority. She acted against her grain by staying silent. The gold was measured in grains for accuracy. He calculated the dosage in grains for the medication. The craftsman admired the grain of the finished leather. Inspecting the grain, she knew it was high-quality leather. They calculated the burn rate of the grain. The grain's composition affects the rocket's thrust. The brewery repurposed the grain for compost. Farmers collected the grain for livestock. The salt will grain if left exposed to air. Watch the syrup grain as it cools down. The clay will grain if left to dry slowly. Watch the surface grain as the mixture settles. The artist grained the canvas to resemble marble. She grained the walls to give them a rustic look. They grained the leather to prepare it for crafting. The process to grain the skin was labor-intensive.
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- French:grain, se solidifier, ...
- German:Korn, körnen, ...
- Italian:seme, granulare, ...
- Spanish:grano, granularse, ...
- Portuguese:grão, granular, ...
- Chinese:谷粒, 颗粒化, ...
- Japanese:穀物, 粒状になる, ...
- Arabic:حَبّ, حَبَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:גַּרְעִין, לְהִתְגַּבֵּשׁ לְגַרְגִּירִים, ...
- Russian:зерно, гранулироваться, ...
- Ukrainian:зерно, гранулюватися, ...
- Hindi:दाना, दाना बनना, ...
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