grainer

1 of 2

noun (1)

grain·​er

ˈgrānə(r)

plural -s

1

: a worker that grains: such as

a

: an operator of a machine for graining lithographic printing plates

b(1)

: a worker who uses a graining comb, roller, sponge, or brush to decorate a metal or wooden surface with a simulated wood grain

(2)

: an operator of a machine for printing lines upon furniture parts to simulate the grain of wood

c

: a worker who softens and grains hides and skins by rubbing grain sides together with a graining board or by operating a graining machine

called also boarder, dicer

d

: a worker who melts TNT and drains it into graining kettles where it is crystallized by agitation and cooling

2

: a machine or device used in graining: such as

a

: a machine that impresses a grain on boards

b

: a brush or tool used in graining wood or metal

c

: an instrument for graining skins

d

: an evaporating vat in which salt grains from brine

grainer

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: one that uses a grains

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

grain entry 2 + -er

Noun (2)

grain entry 4 + -er

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Rhymes for grainer

• gainer
• plainer
• planar
• planer
• saner
• stainer
• strainer
• trainer
• abstainer
• campaigner
• complainer
• container