grains

American  

[greynz] / greɪnz /

noun

(often used with a singular verb)

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

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Etymology

Origin of grains

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

Example Sentences

The heart association applauded the government’s warnings against added sugars, refined grains and processed foods in January, noting that the advice aligns with the organization’s long-standing recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also critical for companies such as Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge and Cargill, which buy crops from farmers and process grains and oilseeds into fuel, food ingredients and other products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Import prices rose across the board: food, grains, metals, paper, plastics, rubber, computer chips and electronics.

From MarketWatch

Import prices rose across the board: food, grains, metals, paper, plastics, rubber, computer chips and electronics.

From MarketWatch

The artist who goes only by the mononym Naoshi is a master at spinning tiny grains of sand into something grand.

From Los Angeles Times

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