adjective
- having a visible pattern of lines or fibers, especially in wood
- having a rough or granular texture
Examples
- The oak table had a beautifully grained surface.
- She chose finely grained wood for the cabinet doors.
- The leather had a coarse-grained texture.
- The photographer preferred fine-grained film for portraits.
- The marble countertop showed a richly grained pattern.
- Cross-grained wood can be difficult to work with.