English-Finnish translations for against the grain

  • vastakarvaanRattijuoppo ajoi kolmostietä vastakarvaan. (ksml.fi

Definition of against the grain

  • Preventing a smooth, level surface from being formed by raising the nap#fabric direction|nap of the wood or causing larger splinters to form ahead of the cutting tool below the cutting surface
  • Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature

Examples

  • By going against the grain and going to work nude, youve made yourself a laughing stock.
  • It went much against the grain with him

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