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CROSS-GRAINED

\kɹˈɒsɡɹˈe͡ɪnd], \kɹˈɒsɡɹˈe‍ɪnd], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_d]\

Definitions of CROSS-GRAINED

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Having the grain or fibres crossed or intertwined: perverse: contrary: untractable.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

With the grain or fibres across or irregular; perverse or untractabl.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Having the fibres cross or irregular; perverse; troublesome.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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