crossgrained

crossgrained is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Having the grain or fibers run diagonally, or more or less transversely an irregularly, so as to interfere with splitting or planing. If the stuff proves crossgrained, . . . then you must turn your stuff to plane it the contrary way. Moxon.

[2] Perverse; untractable; contrary. She was none of your crossgrained, termagant, scolding jades. Arbuthnot.

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