Definition of Cross-grained

1. Adjective. Difficult to deal with.

Exact synonyms: Contrarious
Similar to: Obstinate, Stubborn, Unregenerate

2. Adjective. Of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel.
Exact synonyms: Curly-grained, Wavy-grained
Similar to: Uneven

Definition of Cross-grained

1. Adjective. (context: of timber) Having an irregular rather than a parallel grain. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: by extension) Difficult to deal with; contrary or troublesome. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-grained

cross-examine
cross-examiner
cross-eye
cross-eyed
cross-fertilisation
cross-fertilise
cross-fertilization
cross-fertilize
cross-file
cross-foster
cross-fostered
cross-fostering
cross-fosters
cross-garnet
cross-garnets
cross-grained (current term)
cross-hatch
cross-hatched
cross-hatches
cross-hatching
cross-hybridisation
cross-index
cross-infection
cross-jack yard
cross-jack yards
cross-kick
cross-lag
cross-leaved heath
cross-legged
cross-light

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