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—end-grain, adj.wood grain, as at the end of a board, resulting from a cut across the grain.[1880-85]
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end grain — end grain, adj. wood grain, as at the end of a board, resulting from a cut across the grain. [1880 85] * * * n. the grain of wood seen when it is cut across the growth rings … Useful english dictionary
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