grained

adjective

Definition of grainednext
as in coarse
made up of large particles the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.

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  1. coarse
  2. granular
  3. sandy
Adjective
  • Salt And Oil Some cooks like to use coarse salt to remove stubborn messes on cast iron.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon Handmade Kent 9T Graphite Hair Comb for Gentle Untangling Handmade from cellulose acetate, this saw-cut comb gently glides through short, long, straight, curly, fine, and coarse hair to tenderly undo tangles and remove knots.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • However, there is professional gaming talent out there who will find the ability to fine-tune the behavior of this keyboard down to a granular level could make the difference between winning and losing at the highest competitive gaming level.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • However, Kurzel had both actors follow each other for a day and compile dossiers on their opposite number to develop a granular sense of how a manhunt actually functions.
    Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
    William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sandy
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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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