Definitions for grains
grains

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1. grains(Noun)

   An iron fish spear with a number of points half-barbed inwardly.

   1770: Served 5 lb of fish per man which was caught by striking with grains uE000220706uE001 journal of Stephen Forwood (gunner on H.M. Bark Endeavour), 4 May 1770, quoted by Parkin (page 195).

2. grains(Noun)

   Plural form of grain.

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1. Grains

   see 5th Grain, n., 2 (b)

2. Grains(noun)

   pigeon's dung used in tanning. See Grainer. n., 1

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. grains

   A five-pronged fish-spear, grains signifying branches.

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1. grains

   Plural noun of grain.

   In some cereals there are a number of a variety of grains.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2016  

Anagrams for grains »

1. arsing, in rags, Nigras, rasing, Rigans

How to pronounce grains?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of grains in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of grains in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of grains in a Sentence

1. Jicama Rebecca Scritchfield:

   The goal is to have half of the grains be whole grains.

2. Barbara Carreno:

   It can kill you if just a few grains gets absorbed through the skin.

3. David Heymann:

   When the rains are over, the rats then come closer to humans to steal grains.

4. Qi Sun:

   Half of the grains that a person eats every day should come from whole grains.

5. Lawrence Cheskin:

   People have the lowest health risk when they eat fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

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