Relationships Related Term:  granularity n. ~ 1. A pattern or structure in materials caused by the alignment of component fibers or particles. - 2. A design embossed on a surface to imitate a natural [..]

The direction, size, arrangement, appearance or quality of the fibers in wood.

Minute crystals of silver halides in the light-sensitive emulsion of film that react when exposed to light, turning black, are called “grains.” (See Graininess of film.)

The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens (particularly Bermuda grass greens) as this can affect how much and in which direction a putt breaks. (Sam Snead won many tournaments in Florida because he was so adept at reading the grain in the greens).

The inherent surface pattern of leather, differentiated by the animal from which it came.

early 14c., "a small, hard seed," especially of one of the cereal plants, also as a collective singular, "seed of wheat and allied grasses used as food;" also "something resem [..]

1) Individual component belonging to a grainy aggregate. 2) Weight used in reference to measuring Pearls. A grain is .05 grams or ¼ carat.

In petrology, that factor of the texture of a rock composed of distinct particles or crystals which depends upon their absolute size.

Grainused, in Amos 9:9 , of a small stone or kernel; in Matthew 13:31 , of an individual seed of mustard; in John John 15:37 , of wheat. The Hebrews sowed only wheat, barley, and spelt; rye and oats a [..]

unit of weight, 64.8 milligrams.

harvested seed of such grasses as wheat, oats, and rice. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

(1) The texture of wood, produced by the kinds of xylem cells present. (2) The fruit of a member of the grasses.

the direction the grass is growing (usually only of consequence with coarser grasses, e.g., bermuda) Example: The grain on a putting green mainly effects putts as they slow down, and on many greens wi [..]

The direction in which the grass on a green has been cut.

This is the direction that grass grows. It is mostly considered when trying to read putts on the green as it can have a significant effect on the roll of the ball and the distance travelled. The grain [..]

When used in golf, the grain refers to the direction of the turf and how the grass is growing at the putting green. The direction is determined by the cut, and it is important for golf players to know in which direction the turf is, because this can affect their putts. The golf ball rolls for example faster, if it is putted with the grain.

Direction in which blades of grass grow and influence the speed and roll of the ball on the putting green. When looking 'into the grain' a green will appear darker, and 'with the grain' it will appear lighter or shinier. When putting 'across the grain' the ball will move left or right.

A one-seeded dry, indehiscent (does not split at maturity) fruit with the seed coat adnate to the fruit wall, derived from a one-loculed superior ovary.

Silver particles that remain on the film after processing to form an image. Usually, the faster the film, the coarser the grain, the less the Definition.

a type of simple dry fruit that does not open at maturity (technically called a caryopsis). See Cereal. Global warming is believed to have cut world grain production by 93 million tons in 2003 alone.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance; "a grain of sand"; "a grain of sugar" ingrain: thoroughly work in; "His hands were [..]

On a golf course, the direction in which the grass, or to be specific every single blade of grass is growing is called the grain.

This term is important when determining your putting strategy on the green. It is the direction in which the blades of grass point on the green, which contributes to the speed and direction of your putt.

   The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens (particularly Bermuda grass greens) as this can affect how much and in which direction a putt breaks.

The direction the grass grows on the green which impacts the direction the ball rolls.

the direction in which the grass is growing.

The roots and strands of grass on the green

The direction the blades of grass a growing, or have been “rolled” on a green.

The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens (particularly Bermuda grass greens) as this can affect how much and in which direction a putt breaks.

The angle at which the grass on the green lies. Playing against it or with it affects the speed of the ball when putting.

The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens (particularly Bermuda grass greens) as this can affect how much and in which direction a golf putt breaks.

The direction in which the grass on a putting lies after it has been shortly cut.

The direction that the grass on the green is growing. Usually grows toward the setting sun.

The direction the grass on the green is growing.

the seeds of some plants that are used as food. The same word also means a very small piece of something hard, like a grain of sand

The direction the blades of grass are pointing on the green.

The grain refers to the direction which the grass blades grow. Most championship greens use Bermuda grass and being able to read the break of a putt and how the grain affects the ball’s movement is a [..]

The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens (particularly Bermuda grass greens) as this can affect how much and in which direction a putt breaks.

A key-value pair which contains a fact about a system, such as its hostname, network addresses. See also: targeting with grains.

used, in Amos 9:9, of a small stone or kernel; in Matt. 13:31, of an individual seed of mustard; in John 12:24, 1 Cor. 15:37, of wheat. The Hebrews sowed only wheat, barley, and spelt; rye and oats ar [..]

The direction of fibres in a sheet of paper; governs paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity.

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1. A unit of weight (avoirdupois), 7000 grains per pound.2. The grain unit is commonly used in American an English ammunition practice to measure the weight of components.3. A term sometimes applied to a single particle of propellant powder. More properly called a kernel.

In a sheet of machine-made paper or board, the direction in which most of the fibers lie, determined by forward movement of the papermaking machine in manufacture. Books are printed with the grain par [..]

Grain is a most fortunate dream, betokening wealth and happiness. For a young woman, it is a dream of fortune. She will meet wealthy and adoring companions.   

the fruit of grasses, see caryopsis.

A general term describing the direction and alignment of the wood elements.

The easiest cleavage direction in a stone. Also the particles (crystals, sand grain, etc…) in a stone.

Direction of the fabric that runs parallel to the selvage (a stretchier grain is found running perpendicular to the selvage). Commercial patterns have an arrow on them <-----> indicating directi [..]

woven fiber that makes up cloth

An arrangement and direction of wood elements or fibers; can be straight or spiral grain; also used loosely to indicate texture   

Indicates the outer or hairside of a hide or skin.

The natural growth pattern in wood. The grain runs lengthwise in the tree and is strongest in that direction. Similarly, grain usually runs the long dimension in a panel of plywood or OSB, making it s [..]

The term grain refers to the direction in which the yarns, or threads, are woven in a fabric. The fabric’s grain runs both lengthwise (parallel to the selvedges) and widthwise (perpendicular to the se [..]

The direction of the majority of the fibers in an object.

A small, hard seed, especially the seed of a food plant such as wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice or millet.

the directions in which the warp

The lengthwise grain of threads running through a woven fabric.

The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) of  U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration provides inspection, weighing, and related s [..]

Jamaican cereal includes any plant from the grass family that yields an edible grain (seed). The most popular Jamaican grains are Jamaican corn, Jamaican oats and Jamaican rice. Jamaican cereals are inexpensive, are a source of protein and have more carbohydrates than any other Jamaican food. T

(n) a relatively small granular particle of a substance(n) foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses(n) the side of leather from which the hair has been removed(n) a weight unit use [..]

The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood.

A knave in grain. A knave, though a rich man, or magnate. Grain means scarlet (Latin, granum, the coccus, or scarlet dye).

A unit of weight used for diamonds and natural pearls. One grain is equal to 0.25 carats or 25 points

In paper, the direction in which fibers are aligned. in photography, crystals that make up emulsion on film.

A solid polyhedral (or many sided crystal) consisting of groups of atoms bound together in a regular geometric pattern. In mill practice grains are usually studied only as they appear in one plane. (1 [..]

The more common term for crystal, a three-dimensional array of atoms having a certain regularity in its internal arrangement. The grain is composed of many cells, or lattices, in which the atoms are a [..]

unit of mass. The English grain was equal to 1/7000 the mass of a pound avoirdupois, or 0.0648 grams; the French grain was 1/9216 of a livre or about 0.0531 grams. For late 18th-century French system, [..]

Processed silver halides that clump together to form an image. The finer the grain the more detailed the image will be.

Tiny clumps of silver crystals that form the photographic image during film development, their pattern is sometimes visible in the print. The faster the film, the more visible the grain--but even fast [..]

Grain is the actual physical emulsion particles on a piece of film that reacts when exposed to light. Grain refers to the size of the emulsion particles.

Minute metallic silver deposit, forming in quantity the photographic image. The individual grain is never visible, even in an enlargement, but the random nature of their distribution in the emulsion causes over-lapping, or clumping, which can lead to graininess in the final image [..]

Minute metallic silver deposit, forming in quantity the photographic image. The individual grain is never visible, even in an enlargement, but the random nature of their distribution in the emulsion c [..]

clumps of silver-halide grains in film and paper that constitute the image. These grains are produced both in the exposure process (film grain) and in the development process (paper grain). Unlike fil [..]

Seeds from Grasses (Poaceae) which are important in the Diet.

The fertilizing element of Plants that contains the male GAMETOPHYTES.

The direction and arrangement of wood fibers in a piece of wood. Grain reflects the growth-ring pattern in the tree. The grain will look different in different woods and as a result of different sawin [..]

Defined as 'any corn, rice, paddy, pulse, seeds, nuts, or nut kernels'. 2. The water ahead of a ship, and through which she will pass. Opposite of 'Wake'.

A reinforcer effective with food-deprived pigeons; also a characteristic of cumulative records (see RATE OF RESPONDING).

The character of the recorded cumulative curve arising from variability in inter-response times. Responses equally spaced regardless of rate produce a "smooth" grain. Groups of responses wit [..]

A mineral or rock particle, less than a few millimeters in diameter, and generally lacking well-developed crystal faces, for example a sand grain. Used to describe sedimentary particles of all sizes f [..]

Individual component belonging to a grainy aggregate.

Weight used in reference to measuring pearls. A grain is .05 grams or ¼ carat.

A mineral or rock particle that is usually less than a millimeter or two in size and lacks well-developed crystal faces.

A unit of weight widely used to express the weight of bullets and of powder charges. Equal to 1/7000 pound.

The direction of wood fibers in a tree or piece of wood with the respect to the axis of the trunk.

A unit of weight and equal to one 7000th of a pound (0.064 grams). It is used to indicate the amount of moisture in the air.

n. "grain crop; seed; scarlet dye," s.v. grain sb.\1 OED. KEY: grain@n

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This is the direction that the grass on the green is growing.  A golf ball will roll faster with the grain and slower against it.

Weight unit of measure where one pound equals 7000 grains.

The direction of fibers in a sheet of paper; governs paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity.

The rubberlike mass of chemical propellant that provides propulsion in solid fuel rockets. The shape of the grain determines the rate and pattern of burn and thus controls thrust.

A small unit of weight commonly associated with arrows and broadheads equaling 0.002285 ounce. There are 480 grains to the ounce.

Direction of fibers in a sheet of paper governing paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity, across the grain, and better folding properties along the grain.

Grain, as applied to paper, refers to the machine direction in which the sheet was made on the paper machine.

Direction of fibers in a sheet of paper governing paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity, across the grain, and better folding properties along the grain.

The direction of fibers in a sheet of paper; governs paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity.

Direction of fibers in a sheet of paper governing paper properties such as increased size changes with relative humidity, across the grain, and better folding properties along the grain.

A small, hard seed or seedlike fruit; especially that of any cereal plant. Wheat, soybeans and corn are the primary grains moved on the Great Lakes.

a) A unit of weight used to measure powder charges and bullets. By definition it is 1/437.5 of an ounce avoirdupois and therefore there are 7000 grains to the pound. b) The natural pattern of wood.

A unit of weight; 0.0648 grams; 0.000143 pounds.

includes wheat, rice and coarse grains, unless otherwise noted.