Grain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grained p. pr. & vb. n. Graining.]
1. To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
2. To form (powder, sugar, etc.) into grains.
3. To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the grain of (leather, etc.).
graining
n : a texture like that of wood [syn: woodgraining]