close-grained
adjective
: having a compacted smooth texture
especially
: having narrow annual rings or small wood elements
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First Known Use
1754, in the meaning defined above
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-grained. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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