- cross-grain
- cross-grain·ed·ness;
English syllables. 2014.
cross-grain
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cross grain — noun Etymology: cross (III) 1. : a grain running transversely to the regular grain or not parallel to the long axis of the piece (as in certain wood) 2. : interweaving grain in lumber … Useful english dictionary
cross-grain — n. a grain in timber, running across the regular grain … Useful english dictionary
cross-grainedness — cross grain·ed·ness … English syllables
Grain Shifter — Infobox musical artist Name = Grain Shifter Img capt = Grain Shifter, 2007. Img size = 200px Landscape = yes Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Charlottesville, Virginia Genre = Experimental Noise Years active = 2004 Present Label = Slug … Wikipedia
cross-grained — adjective 1》 (also cross grain) (of timber) having a grain that runs across the regular grain. 2》 stubbornly contrary or bad tempered … English new terms dictionary
cross-grained — adj. 1 (of timber) having a cross grain. 2 perverse, intractable … Useful english dictionary
Cross Lake Provincial Park — Cross Lake Provincial Park … Wikipedia
Cross-country skiing — Priit Narusk in the qualification for the Tour de Ski in Prague. Nickname(s) XC skiing Characteristics Categorization Outdoor or indoor in ski tunn … Wikipedia
cross-grained — cross grainedly, adv. cross grainedness, n. /kraws graynd , kros /, adj. 1. having the grain running transversely or diagonally, or having an irregular or gnarled grain, as timber. 2. stubborn; perverse. [1640 50] * * * … Universalium
cross-grained — cross′ grained′ adj. 1) bui (of timber) a) having the grain running transversely or diagonally b) having an irregular grain 2) stubborn; perverse • Etymology: 1640–50 cross′ grained′ness ˈgreɪnd , ˈgreɪ nɪd n … From formal English to slang
