1. A texture like that of wood
   "The graining of the faux wood floor was remarkably realistic";
   - woodgraining

1. Form into grains
   "The pharmacist grained the medicine for easier consumption";
   - granulate
    
2. Become granular
   "The sugar grained in the humid air";
   - granulate
    
3. Thoroughly work in
   "His hands were grained with dirt";
   - ingrain, engrain
    
4. Paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
   "The artist grained the door to resemble oak"

Derived forms: grainings

Type of: change form, change shape, deform, form, grain, paint, penetrate, pierce

Encyclopedia: Graining