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Crossgrained
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What's The Definition Of Crossgrained?Synonyms | Synonyms for Crossgrained: Related Terms | Find terms related to Crossgrained: See Also | Crossgrained In Webster's Dictionary \Cross"grained\ (-gr?nd`), a.
1. Having the grain or fibers run diagonally, or more or less
transversely an irregularly, so as to interfere with
splitting or planing.
If the stuff proves crossgrained, . . . then you
must turn your stuff to plane it the contrary way.
--Moxon.
2. Perverse; untractable; contrary.
She was none of your crossgrained, termagant,
scolding jades. --Arbuthnot.
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