grains

[greynz]

noun

(often used with a singular verb)

1. an iron instrument with barbed prongs, for spearing or harpooning fish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grains¹

1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren

Example Sentences

The vegan plan included fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, while the Mediterranean plan featured fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy, and extra-virgin olive oil.

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They found that the mineral grains had welded back together during compression.

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The ground Woo’s running atop becomes quicksand, stopping the aboatia’s momentum and trapping him in the seemingly never-ending grains.

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Frankenforde as seen from above could fit in a nutshell with room to spare, and the Itty-Bitty Lumleys would be no more than grains of sand within it.

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Replacing heavily processed meals with whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains can lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

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