1. the pattern of lines or fibers visible in wood, leather, or other materials
2. a technique in painting or decorating to imitate the natural grain of wood
Usage: decorative arts

Examples

• The graining in this oak table is particularly beautiful.
• She admired the fine graining of the leather jacket.
• The carpenter chose boards with straight graining for the project.
• He learned the art of graining to make pine look like mahogany.
• The graining technique requires special brushes and glazes.
• The natural graining of the wood was enhanced by the stain.