fine-grained

[fahyn-greynd]

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adjective

being of fine grain or texture, as certain types of wood, leather, etc.
Photography. fine-grain.

Origin of fine-grained

First recorded in 1530–40

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Related Words for fine-grained

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

Examples from the Web for fine-grained

Contemporary Examples of fine-grained

At best, the artist gives us a fine-grained picture of her subjects, a picture that allows us to see them aright.
Tears of Gaza: Why Context Matters
Sigal Samuel
September 25, 2012

Historical Examples of fine-grained

Choose a fine-grained leg of wether mutton, of twelve or fourteen pounds weight; cut it ham shape, and let it hang two days.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,
Mary Eaton
An' they're too fine-grained to scratch other folks the wrong way.
Peggy Stewart at School
Gabrielle E. Jackson
Ebony is hard and fine-grained, like ivory, and it takes a high polish.
Forests of Maine
Jacob S. Abbott
The wood is fine-grained and makes a most beautiful interior finish.
Commercial Geography
Jacques W. Redway
Flesh reddish-orange, fine-grained, mild, and well flavored.
The Field and Garden Vegetables of America
Fearing Burr

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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