Meaning of the word grains in English

What does grains mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grains

give a rough surface or texture to.

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her fingers were grained with chalk dust

paint (something, especially furniture or interior surfaces) in imitation of the grain of wood or marble.

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what is the use of having natural wood when you can grain it like that?

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.

Synonym:

cereal

a single fruit or seed of a cereal.

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a few grains of corn

Synonym:

kernel seed grist fruit

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