straight-grain

IPA/stɹˈeɪtɡɹˈeɪn/
IPA/stɹˈeɪtɡɹˈeɪn/

straight-grain — noun

1. a quality of wood in which the fibers grow in a straight, continuous line along

1.名詞C1
釋義

a quality of wood in which the fibers grow in a straight, continuous line along the length of a board, without twisting, curling, or knotting

例句

The carpenter chose straight-grain boards for the table legs because they were easier to plane.

collocation: straight-grain boards

Guitar makers prefer straight-grain wood for the neck because it stays stable over time.

collocation: straight-grain wood

同義詞
  • clear grain

    emphasises the absence of knots or defects, while straight-grain emphasises fiber alignment

  • even grain

    focuses on uniformity of spacing between growth rings, a narrower property

反義詞
  • cross-grain

    fibers run at an angle to the board's surface, causing tear-out during planing

  • curly grain

    fibers form wavy patterns, prized for appearance but harder to work

  • knotty wood

    contains branch knots that disrupt the straight fiber path

用法筆記

Commonly contrasted with cross-grain, curly grain, or knotty wood. Straight-grain is considered desirable in carpentry and joinery because it offers predictable cutting, planing, and sanding behavior.

常見錯誤

❌This pine board has a nice straight-grain pattern but too many knots.
✅This pine board has a nice straight-grain pattern with no knots.
💡Straight-grain and knots are opposite qualities; straight-grain implies the absence of knots and irregular growth.