plural
grains
plural
grains
Britannica Dictionary definition of GRAIN
1
a
[noncount]
:
the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food
also
[count]
:
a single seed of wheat, corn, rice, etc.
b
:
a plant that produces grain
[count]
[noncount]
2
[count]
a
:
a small, hard piece of something
—
see also take (something) with a grain of salt at 1salt
b
:
a very small amount of something
3
[count]
a
:
the way the lines or fibers in something (such as wood) are arranged
—
usually singular
b
:
the way that the surface of something feels when it is touched
—
usually singular
4
[count]
:
a unit of weight equal to 0.0648 grams
against the grain
1
◊ To be/go against the grain is to be different or to act in a way that is different from what is normal or usual.
2
◊ If something goes against your grain, it does not seem right or natural to you.
— grained
/ˈgreɪnd/
adjective
-
beautifully grained wood
-
coarse-grained leather