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Grain
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céréales
the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops
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grain (cuir)
a small particle or granule
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grain (cuir)
small, hard seeds that are harvested from cereal plants and used as a food source
What are "grains"?
Grain refers to small, hard seeds harvested from cereal plants, such as wheat, rice, corn, oats, or barley, that serve as a vital food source for humans and animals. These seeds are rich in carbohydrates, providing energy, and often contain essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Grains are used to make a wide variety of foods, including bread, pasta, cereal, and animal feed, making them a staple in diets worldwide.
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grain (cuir)
the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
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grain (cuir)
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
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grain (cuir)
the smallest possible unit of anything
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grain (cuir)
a cereal grass
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grain (cuir)
1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
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grain (cuir)
1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
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grain (cuir)
a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
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grain (cuir)
the side of leather from which the hair has been removed
to grain
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form into grains
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become granular
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thoroughly work in
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paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
Exemple
The provident farmer stored extra grain in case of poor harvests in the future.
The machine grinds up the grain into flour.
The wind carried grains of sand across the desert.
The sandstone's matrix held the grains together.
The farmer laid some grain by for the winter.
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