fine-grained
[fahyn-greynd]
- 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
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Examples from the Web for fine-grained
Contemporary Examples
At best, the artist gives us a fine-grained picture of her subjects, a picture that allows us to see them aright.
Historical Examples
Choose a fine-grained leg of wether mutton, of twelve or fourteen pounds weight; cut it ham shape, and let it hang two days.
An' they're too fine-grained to scratch other folks the wrong way.
Peggy Stewart at SchoolGabrielle E. Jackson
Ebony is hard and fine-grained, like ivory, and it takes a high polish.
Forests of MaineJacob S. Abbott
The wood is fine-grained and makes a most beautiful interior finish.
Commercial GeographyJacques W. Redway
Flesh reddish-orange, fine-grained, mild, and well flavored.
The Field and Garden Vegetables of AmericaFearing Burr
fine-grained
- (of wood, leather, etc) having a fine smooth even grain
- detailed, in-depth, or involving fine detail
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