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straight-grained

straight-grained

6.5
Wood or material that has straight lines that run side by side
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : de grano recto
  • He took his time sliding the chamois off, exposing the shining straight-grained pinewood top.

Examples

  • Although if it came to that, even I had a pair of straight-grained paulownia sandals.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The straight-grained stem-post received the ends of the strakes and was topped by a decorated head.

    Academic text (1996)

  • To make a beautiful cutting board, choose a piece of straight-grained maple for its durability and fine appearance.

  • Carpenters often prefer using straight-grained wood because it is easier to work with and produces a better finish.

  • The furniture was crafted from straight-grained oak, ensuring strength and a sleek look.

Antonyms

wavy
16 1.3

Having soft, regular curves like small waves, not straight

How Straight

straight-grained
  • Specialized
6.5
wavy-grained
  • Specialized
7.9
cross-grained
  • Specialized
8.2

Surface Forms

straight-grained positive

Morphology

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

The meaning is directly derived from 'straight' + 'grain' with '-ed' forming an adjective meaning 'having grain that is straight', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Straight-grained is made of straight 'not bent or twisted' and grain 'the lines or fibers in wood'. So straight-grained wood has its fibers running side by side, which makes it easier to cut, less likely to split, and gives a smooth, even look.