noun / verb
grain
The natural or applied pattern of fibers or markings in a material.
The wood's grain runs along the length of the board.
Etymology
Grain originally named a seed or small particle. It extended to the texture or structure of materials, including the visible arrangement of fibers in wood.
More examples
- She grained the painted surface to resemble oak.
- Cut with the grain for a smoother finish.
- The leather has a fine, even grain.
Forms
grain · grains · grained · graining
grainy adjective — showing a coarse or speckled texture