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Grain

Definition

(technical/literary) A small hard seed, especially one produced by a cereal plant such as wheat, oats, or barley; a unit of weight equal to 1/7000 of a pound or 64.79891 milligrams; the smallest unit of something, such as a grain of truth or a grain of sand. Often used in idiomatic expressions: 'take with a grain of salt', 'a grain of truth'.

Example Sentences

1The archaeologists discovered ancient grain stores in the ruins of the temple, which provided valuable insights into the agricultural practices of the time.
2The recipe calls for a grain of salt to enhance the flavor, but be careful not to add too much or it will overpower the dish.
3The artist's use of grain in her sculptures adds a tactile quality to the work, inviting the viewer to touch and explore the texture.
4The economist argued that the data contained a grain of truth, but it was largely overshadowed by the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
5The geologist carefully examined the grain of the rock, noting the intricate patterns and structures that revealed its composition and history.

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