Against the grain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000118",
  "term": "Against the grain",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To cut or plane a piece of wood in a direction opposing the natural orientation of its fibers. This action can cause the wood fibers to lift, tear, and splinter, resulting in a rough, damaged surface rather than a smooth finish. For best results, cutting tools like planes and chisels are always moved parallel to the grain direction, a process known as working with the grain.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "references": [
    "Planing defects and how to prevent them | Woodworking Network (woodworkingnetwork.com)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "gegen die Faserrichtung",
    "es": "a contrapelo",
    "fr": "à contre-fil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/against-the-grain/"
}