Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Smooth in the grain, as wood or stone.
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Examples
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A smooth-grained and marbled tail is a prime indication of quality.
If You Knew Sushi Tosches, Nick 2007
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A smooth-grained and marbled tail is a prime indication of quality.
If You Knew Sushi Tosches, Nick 2007
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The implements of baking--the pans, wooden spoons, spatulas; the cold fine-edges of cookie cutters in adorable little intricate shapes; the blunt smooth-grained weight of a cherrywood rolling pin, given to me by a mom who shared my passion for baking and is herself a champion bread-baker.
Archive 2006-12-01 Holly 2006
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The implements of baking--the pans, wooden spoons, spatulas; the cold fine-edges of cookie cutters in adorable little intricate shapes; the blunt smooth-grained weight of a cherrywood rolling pin, given to me by a mom who shared my passion for baking and is herself a champion bread-baker.
sugar jones Holly 2006
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The gleaners in the forest had come back well laden, the fuel-store was full, and could spare a small, smooth-grained log to make a toy.
The Leper of Saint Giles Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1981
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The gleaners in the forest had come back well laden, the fuel-store was full, and could spare a small, smooth-grained log to make a toy.
The Leper of Saint Giles Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1981
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The floor was of some dark, smooth-grained stone, polished by the feet which had trod it for generations; there were six wide-latticed windows, and, opposite the door, a great fire-place, with an ample chimney above and four bronze cranes for pots or roasts.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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They were made of some very hard and smooth-grained wood, and were nicely carved and bent so as to fit to the girl's shoulders quite precisely.
Rollo in Switzerland Jacob Abbott 1841
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We delved into the house specialty, topik, a sweet and savory Armenian chickpea dish that has the smooth-grained, dense texture of halvah.
NYT > Global Home By LIESL SCHILLINGER 2011
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We delved into the house specialty, topik, a sweet and savory Armenian chickpea dish that has the smooth-grained, dense texture of halvah.
NYT > Home Page By LIESL SCHILLINGER 2011
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