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