Grain direction

Grain direction

The predominant direction of fibre alignment in paper during manufacture; also called "machine direction". Compare cross grain; see with the grain, cracking, paper.

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grain direction

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The predominant direction of fiber alignment in paper during manufacture; also called "machine direction". Compare cross grain; see with the grain, cracking, paper.

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