Definition of "grainer" in English

noun

1. A knife for taking the hair off skins.

2. An infusion of pigeon's dung used by tanners to neutralize the effects of lime and give flexibility to skins; -- called also grains and bate.

3. One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).

4. A brush or tool used for such painting.

5. (rail transportation, US) A grain car.