Meaning & Definition of word "Grain"

noun:

• 1. The small, hard seed of a plant, especially a cereal plant.
  • Example: Wheat is a common grain used for making bread.
• 2. A single particle of a substance, often used in the context of materials such as sand or salt.
  • Example: She found a grain of sand stuck to her shoe.
• 3. A tiny or minute amount; a morsel.
  • Example: There wasn't a grain of truth in his story.
• 4. The texture or pattern of a material, especially wood or fiber.
  • Example: The wood's grain added character to the furniture.
• 5. In terms of color or other qualities, a component of material or an aspect that contributes to its overall appearance or behavior.
  • Example: You need to select the right grain for the type of paint you are using.

verb:

• 1. To remove the outer layer from grains or to process grains.
  • Example: Farmers will grain the crop before storing it.