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close-grained

close-grained

6.8
Having very small, tightly packed parts that make a smooth surface in wood or stone
  • adjective
  • /kloʊs greɪnd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de grano fino
  • The table is made of close-grained mahogany.

Examples

  • This table is made from close-grained maple, which gives it a smooth finish.

  • Carpenters prefer close-grained wood for making instruments due to its strength and fine texture.

  • The museum displayed a sculpture carved from close-grained marble.

  • I prefer close-grained wood for my furniture.

  • The carpenter chose a piece of close-grained oak for its durability and fine finish.

  • Sculptors prefer close-grained marble for creating detailed artworks.

  • The cabinetmaker praised the smooth texture and strength of the close-grained walnut.

Synonyms

fine-grained
vsclose-grained
1 4.4

Contains very small, closely packed particles that make it feel smooth like fine sugar

is a dense compact structure with small closely packed particles
fine-textured
vsclose-grained
1 4.6

Has very small parts that make a smooth surface, like hair or flour

is specific to density and tight packing throughout material
fine-grained texture
vsclose-grained
3.9

A surface made of very small, closely packed grains that feels smooth

is about overall density and compactness rather than only surface feel
small-grained
vsclose-grained
4.0

Made of very small pieces like fine sand

emphasizes compactness and overall density rather than just particle size

Antonyms

loose
70 1.0

Not tightly packed with many spaces between parts

coarse-grained
4.8

A rough texture made of large visible grains

How Fine

fine-grained
1 4.4
close-grained
  • Specialized
6.8

Surface Forms

close-grained positive

Morphology

close-grained = close + grain (transparent) = close + grain + ed

Formed by compounding 'close' + 'grain' with the adjectival suffix '-ed' to mean 'having closely packed grains', a meaning directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Close-grained combines close (meaning 'near' or 'tight') and grain (meaning 'small particles' or 'fibers'), so it gives a clear picture of tiny parts packed together. That's why close-grained describes wood or stone whose grains are very near each other, making it dense and smooth.