ingrain: Meaning and Definition of
in•grain
Pronunciation: (v.in-grān'adj., n.in'grān&sec), [key] — v.t.
- to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.
—adj. - ingrained; firmly fixed.
- (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted.
- made of fiber or yarn so dyed: ingrain fabric.
- (of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible.
—n. - yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture.
- an ingrain carpet.
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