cross-grained

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Synonyms: cross grained, crossgrained, cross-trained, close-grained, cross-trainer, cross trained

Antonyms: cross grained, crossgrained, cross-trained, close-grained, cross-trainer, cross trained

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|of timber}} Having an [[irregular]] rather than a [[parallel]] [[grain]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Difficult to deal with; [[contrary]] or [[troublesome]].

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