grainer

noun — 5 senses

grainer

noun

UK /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nə/ · US /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nɚ/

Etymology From grain + -er. Piecewise doublet of corner.

1

A knife for taking the hair off skins.

2

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.

3

One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).

4

A brush or tool used for such painting.

5

US A grain car.

Rail transportation

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