smooth-grained love

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Smooth in the grain, as wood or stone.

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Examples

  • A smooth-grained and marbled tail is a prime indication of quality.

    If You Knew Sushi Tosches, Nick 2007

  • A smooth-grained and marbled tail is a prime indication of quality.

    If You Knew Sushi Tosches, Nick 2007

  • The implements of baking--the pans, wooden spoons, spatulas; the cold fine-edges of cookie cutters in adorable little intricate shapes; the blunt smooth-grained weight of a cherrywood rolling pin, given to me by a mom who shared my passion for baking and is herself a champion bread-baker.

    Archive 2006-12-01 Holly 2006

  • The implements of baking--the pans, wooden spoons, spatulas; the cold fine-edges of cookie cutters in adorable little intricate shapes; the blunt smooth-grained weight of a cherrywood rolling pin, given to me by a mom who shared my passion for baking and is herself a champion bread-baker.

    sugar jones Holly 2006

  • The gleaners in the forest had come back well laden, the fuel-store was full, and could spare a small, smooth-grained log to make a toy.

    The Leper of Saint Giles Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1981

  • The gleaners in the forest had come back well laden, the fuel-store was full, and could spare a small, smooth-grained log to make a toy.

    The Leper of Saint Giles Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1981

  • The floor was of some dark, smooth-grained stone, polished by the feet which had trod it for generations; there were six wide-latticed windows, and, opposite the door, a great fire-place, with an ample chimney above and four bronze cranes for pots or roasts.

    Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900

  • They were made of some very hard and smooth-grained wood, and were nicely carved and bent so as to fit to the girl's shoulders quite precisely.

    Rollo in Switzerland Jacob Abbott 1841

  • We delved into the house specialty, topik, a sweet and savory Armenian chickpea dish that has the smooth-grained, dense texture of halvah.

    NYT > Global Home By LIESL SCHILLINGER 2011

  • We delved into the house specialty, topik, a sweet and savory Armenian chickpea dish that has the smooth-grained, dense texture of halvah.

    NYT > Home Page By LIESL SCHILLINGER 2011

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