name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
grainer
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nə/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -eɪnə(ɹ)
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General-American: /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nɚ/
noun
Meaning 2
A knife for taking the hair off skins.
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noun
Meaning 3
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.
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noun
Meaning 4
One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).
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noun
Meaning 5
A brush or tool used for such painting.
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noun
Meaning 6
A grain car.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Qualifier: rail transportation
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History
Etymology
From grain + -er. Piecewise doublet of corner.
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