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woodgrain

American  
[wood-greyn] / ˈwʊdˌgreɪn /

noun

  1. a material or finish that imitates the natural grain of wood in pattern, color, and sometimes texture.

  2. of or relating to woodgrain.


Other Word Forms

  • woodgraining noun

Etymology

Origin of woodgrain

wood 1 + grain

Example Sentences

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Whether you crave a traditional woodgrain look or a vibrant pop of color, join us on this inspiring journey as we unlock the limitless potential of wood furniture customization.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Both the Compact and Cruiser sport pinstripe decks with kicktails while the Transporter is a woodgrain drop-through.

From The Verge • Jan. 17, 2020

The Ouija board was hand carved, the woodgrain beautifully polished, the pointer covered in purple velvet.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 29, 2019

Don’t miss the funky balls of colored masking tape that resulted from making the nearby trompe l’oeil paintings of expanses of linoleum and woodgrain.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2016

He rubbed his hands over the smooth woodgrain of the rail.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee