against the grain (70 synonym found)

Against the grain has 70 synonyms. The top synonyms for against the grain are inversely, backward, rather, otherwise, athwart, rearward, fro, uncongenial and 62 more. Another word for against the grain is inversely. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for against the grain?

A common synonym for against the grain is inversely. Other synonyms include backward, rather, otherwise, athwart.

How many synonyms does against the grain have?

Against the grain has 70 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does against the grain mean?

(phrase): contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects; to sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters form

Definition of against the grain:

(phrase) : contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects; to sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface
"by going against the grain and going to work nude, you've made yourself a laughing stock."
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Definition of against the grain:

(phrase) : contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects; to sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface
"by going against the grain and going to work nude, you've made yourself a laughing stock."
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