straight-grain
straight-grain — 名詞
1. a quality of wood in which the fibers grow in a straight, continuous line along
直紋
木材纖維平行排列的生長紋理
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
The carpenter chose straight-grain boards for the table legs because they were easier to plane.
那位木匠為桌腳選了直紋木板，因為比較好刨平。
collocation: straight-grain boards
Guitar makers prefer straight-grain wood for the neck because it stays stable over time.
吉他製作者偏愛直紋木材來做琴頸，因為長期使用較不易變形。
collocation: straight-grain wood
The flooring installer recommended straight-grain oak planks since they resist warping better.
地板安裝師傅推薦使用直紋橡木板，因為較不易翹曲。
Straight-grain lumber costs more than knotty wood but produces a much smoother finish.
直紋木材價格比多節木頭高，但打磨後表面更光滑。
The cabinetmaker set aside the straight-grain cherry boards for the visible cabinet doors.
那位櫥櫃師傅把直紋櫻桃木留起來，準備用在可見的櫥櫃門上。
- 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
- 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.