Grainer
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grainer is a noun meaning A knife for taking the hair off skins.
Meaning
A knife for taking the hair off skins.
More Meanings
- One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).
- A brush or tool used for such painting.
- (rail transportation, US) A grain car.
- An infusion of pigeon's dung used by tanners to neutralize the effects of lime and give flexibility to skins; -- called also grains and bate.
Word Forms
- grainers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grain, skinner, grasper, grattoir, grater, slasher.
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