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Grain

A pattern that is formed in wood by its fibers.

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with the grain
Printing & publishing; Publishing

Parallel to the grain direction of the paper being used. See grain direction, grain long / short paper, cross grain, cracking, paper.

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Building materials; Lumber

The direction of fibers in lumber or other materials.

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Construction; Carpentry

In reference to wood grain, the size, direction, orientation arrangement, appearance or quality of the fibers in wood.

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Agriculture; Agricultural produce

Grain is the seed of cereal crops such as oats, wheat, and corn. A tiny piece of something like grains of sand.

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Biology; Botany

A small, hard seed, especially of wheat, corn, or rice. Small particle of something, such as salt,pollen, or sand.

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Jewelry; General jewelry

The standard unit of weight once used for natural pearls. Four grains are equal to one carat.

dovetail joint
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

a refinement of the mortise-and-tenon joint; a right-angled joint secured by interlocking, fan-shaped tenons.

fretwork
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

A type of openwork pattern originating in Chinese art.

case furniture
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

Furniture — cabinets, chests and cupboards — made for storing objects.

carcass
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

The main body or understructure of a piece of furniture, onto which a veneer or other covering is laid.

caning
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

weaving with split rattan or bamboo fiber for seats or beds

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A leg that is curved in an ogee shape.

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