Definitions

1. noun

a small, hard seed, especially one of a cereal plant

“The wheat grain was harvested in the summer.”

2. noun

a small particle or speck, especially one that is visible only under a microscope

“The grain of sand irritated his eye.”

3. noun

a unit of weight or volume, especially one used for measuring the weight or bulk of goods

“The merchant sold grain by the ton.”

4. verb

to grow or cultivate grain, especially as a crop

“The farmer grained his land with wheat.”

5. verb

to make something rough or uneven in texture, like grain

“The wood was grained to give it a rustic look.”

6. adjective

having a rough or uneven texture, like grain

“The grained wood was used to build the table.”