Against-the-grain Definition

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(woodworking, of sanding or planing a piece of wood) Preventing a smooth, level surface from being formed by raising the nap of the wood or causing larger splinters to form ahead of the cutting tool below the cutting surface.

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(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
By going against the grain and going to work nude, you've made yourself a laughing stock.
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(idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
It went much against the grain with him.
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Against-the-grain Sentence Examples

  • It goes against the grain.

  • Father, help us, these are hard sayings and they run against the grain of our natural depravity.

  • A film which in many respects goes against the grain and openly challenges consumerism.

  • He writes ' It goes against the grain for a scientist to be so intellectually lazy.

  • Going against the grain of your facial hair will allow the powder to "highlight" the hair, essentially making it stand out.

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