grained
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈɡɹeɪnd// UK //ɡɹˈeɪnd// grained
v. to have a pattern or texture on a surface, like the lines on wood or the dots on a screen. You use this when you want to describe how something looks or feels.
v. to possess a visible pattern or texture on a surface, typically referring to the natural markings of wood or the pixelation of a digital display.
The old wooden table is highly grained.
The photographer noticed that the image looked grained because the camera's sensor was too small for the high resolution.
The artisan selected a piece of oak that was heavily grained, as the intricate patterns would be more visible once the furniture was finished.