Grain Definition
grain
noun
- a relatively small granular particle of a substance; "a grain of sand"; "a grain of sugar"
- foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
- the side of leather from which the hair has been removed
- a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
- 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
- 1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
- dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
- a cereal grass; "wheat is a grain that is grown in Kansas"
- the smallest possible unit of anything; "there was a grain of truth in what he said"; "he does not have a grain of sense"
- the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric; "saw the board across the grain"
- the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance); "breadfruit has the same texture as bread"; "sand of a fine grain"; "fish with a delicate flavor and texture"; "a stone of coarse grain"
verb
- thoroughly work in; "His hands were grained with dirt"
- paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
- form into grains
- become granular
"Grain" in song lyrics
See how grain is used in real songs:
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"I sware to the Gods, flow stay harder, to the grain"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load -
"You can't even steer the snap, they even shot up your grain"
50/50 Twin — Grind -
"This place is no Grain"
9th Prince f/ Dasha, Sav Killz — Assassins
Words that rhyme with grain
Usage tips for "grain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grain to find words that pair well.