Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking
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Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see against, the, grain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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Across languages
24 source translations are retained for this English entry.
