grain
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
grains
plural
grains
Britannica Dictionary definition of GRAIN
1
a
[noncount]
:
the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food
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bread made from whole wheat grain
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The machine grinds grain into flour.
also
[count]
:
a single seed of wheat, corn, rice, etc.
b
:
a plant that produces grain
[count]
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The farm grows a variety of grains.
[noncount]
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fields planted with grain
2
[count]
a
:
a small, hard piece of something
—
see also take (something) with a grain of salt at 1salt
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a grain of sand/salt
b
:
a very small amount of something
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Anyone with a grain of sense knows that she's lying.
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There is not a grain of truth in what he said.
3
[count]
a
:
the way the lines or fibers in something (such as wood) are arranged
— usually singular
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She sanded the wood in the direction of the grain.
b
:
the way that the surface of something feels when it is touched
— usually singular
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The wood has a fine/coarse grain.
4
[count]
:
a unit of weight equal to 0.0648 grams
against the grain
1
◊ To be/go against the grain is to be different or to act in a way that is different from what is normal or usual.
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It takes courage to go against the grain and stand up for what you believe in.
2
◊ If something goes against your grain, it does not seem right or natural to you.
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It goes against his grain to question the boss's judgment.
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beautifully grained wood
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coarse-grained leather
