cross-grained (Meaning)

Wordnet

cross-grained (s)

difficult to deal with

of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

The woodworker struggled to plane the cross-grained board due to its irregular texture.
The artist chose a cross-grained canvas to create a unique texture for their painting.
The carpenter encountered difficulties when sanding the cross-grained surface of the table.
The tailor found it challenging to cut fabric along the cross-grained pattern.
The cross-grained nature of the material made it unsuitable for certain woodworking projects.
The musician appreciated the cross-grained sound of the vintage guitar.
Despite its cross-grained texture, the chef managed to tenderize the meat for a flavorful dish.
The cross-grained texture of the paper provided an interesting backdrop for the artist's sketches.
The cross-grained appearance of the stone added character to the building's facade.
The furniture maker carefully selected wood with a cross-grained pattern for a rustic aesthetic.

difficult to deal with, of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

surly, waspish, querulous, dyspeptic, curmudgeonly, snarly,cantankerous, ornery, irritable, pugnacious

companionable, agreeable, outgoing, extroverted, gregarious, amiable, affable, sweet, genial, good-natured

The woodworker struggled to plane the cross-grained board due to its irregular texture.

The artist chose a cross-grained canvas to create a unique texture for their painting.

The carpenter encountered difficulties when sanding the cross-grained surface of the table.

The tailor found it challenging to cut fabric along the cross-grained pattern.