grainer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From grain + -er. Piecewise doublet of corner.
Meanings
- A knife for taking the hair off skins.
- 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.
- One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).
- A brush or tool used for such painting.
- (US, qualifier:rail transportation) A grain car.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grainers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |