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fine-grained

[ fahyn-greynd ]
/ ˈfaɪnˈgreɪnd /
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adjective
being of fine grain or texture, as certain types of wood, leather, etc.
Photography. fine-grain.
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Origin of fine-grained

First recorded in 1530–40

Words nearby fine-grained

fine-cut, fine-draw, fine-drawn, Fine Gael, fine-grain, fine-grained, fine kettle of fish, fine leg, fine line, finely, fine nail
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Words related to fine-grained

delicious, delightful, elegant, exquisite, fragile, gentle, graceful, mild, rare, soft, subtle, tender, slender, small, thin, hard, rigid, solid, stiff, sturdy

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British Dictionary definitions for fine-grained

fine-grained
adjective
(of wood, leather, etc) having a fine smooth even grain
detailed, in-depth, or involving fine detail
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