# grained

Pronunciation: say "GRAYND" /ɡɹeɪnd/

## Adjective

1. Marked by a grain or grains: the natural lines, texture, or particles within a material.
   - Simple: Having visible lines or small bits that make a pattern in a material.
   - _The finely grained walnut gave the cabinet a warm, patterned look._
   - _She ran her fingers across the grained face of the polished stone._
2. Having grain of a particular described kind, whether fine, coarse, close, or open in texture.
   - Simple: Having grain of a certain kind, whether fine, coarse, close, or open.
   - _The cabinetmaker preferred close grained timber for its smooth, even finish._
   - _Open grained woods like oak need filler before they take a glossy varnish._
4. Finished with a stain or paint that imitates the pattern of natural wood.
   - Simple: Painted or stained to look like real wood grain.
   - _The Victorian hallway featured grained doors made of humble pine._
   - _Restorers uncovered original grained surfaces beneath several layers of later paint._

## Verb

3. Simple past and past participle of grain. — simple past and past participle of grain
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of grain. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The craftsman grained the inexpensive pine to mimic costly walnut._
   - _Each panel had been carefully grained by hand before the varnish went on._

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