Read the dictionary definition of grain. All definitions for this word.
1. the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
1. breadfruit has the same texture as bread
2. sand of a fine grain
3. fish with a delicate flavor and texture
4. a stone of coarse grain
2. the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
1. saw the board across the grain
3. the smallest possible unit of anything
1. there was a grain of truth in what he said
2. he does not have a grain of sense
4. foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
5. a relatively small granular particle of a substance
1. a grain of sand
2. a grain of sugar
6. a cereal grass
1. wheat is a grain that is grown in Kansas
7. dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
8. 1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
9. 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
10. a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
11. the side of leather from which the hair has been removed
12. become granular
13. form into grains
14. paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
15. thoroughly work in
1. His hands were grained with dirt
