graining

(noun) a texture like that of wood. Synonyms: woodgraining.

(verb) thoroughly work in. Synonyms: ingrain, grain. Example: "His hands were grained with dirt."

(verb) paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood. Synonyms: grain.

(verb) form into grains. Synonyms: granulate, grain.

(verb) become granular. Synonyms: granulate, grain.