graining

4 definitions found

graining - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Graining \Grain"ing\, n. (Zool.)
     A small European fresh-water fish (Leuciscus vulgaris); --
     called also dobule, and dace.
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  Grain \Grain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grained (gr[=a]nd); p. pr.
     & vb. n. Graining.]
     1. To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
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     2. To form (powder, sugar, etc.) into grains.
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     3. To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the
        grain of (leather, etc.).
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  Graining \Grain"ing\, n.
     1. Indentation; roughening; milling, as on edges of coins.
        --Locke.
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     2. A process in dressing leather, by which the skin is
        softened and the grain raised.
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     3. Painting or staining, in imitation of the grain of wood,
        stone, etc.
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     4. (Soap Making) The process of separating soap from spent
        lye, as with salt.
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graining - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  graining
      n 1: a texture like that of wood [syn: graining,
           woodgraining]