woodgrains
Tree ring lines
Woodgrains are the patterns of lines and textures visible in cut wood, created by the tree's growth rings and fiber structure.
Different species produce distinctive grains—oak is coarse, maple is fine, walnut swirls dramatically.
The term also applies to imitation patterns on laminate, vinyl, or plastic surfaces designed to look like real wood: woodgrain dashboard trim, woodgrain contact paper.
Circular flowing movements
- whorlsSpiral arrangements around center
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- burlsKnotty trunk outgrowths
- ringsCircular bands worn
veins · marbling · ripples · waves · undulations · curves · spirals · figuring
Tree's central wood
- sapwoodTree's water-conducting layer
- earlywoodEarly-season growth ring
- latewoodDense seasonal tree growth
- growthIncrease in size
rings · lignin · cellulose · xylem · pores · rays · fibers · hardwood
Quercus genus member
- mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
mahogany · birch · ash · cherry · teak · rosewood · ebony · zebrawood
Friction-smoothing a surface
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
finish · oil · wax · shellac · sealer · gloss · matte · satin
Decorative outer layer
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- parquetDecorative wooden flooring
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
joinery · millwork · carving · turning · planing · bookmatching · laminating · quartersawn
swirls
Circular flowing movements
rings · veins · marbling · ripples · waves · undulations · curves · spirals · figuring · streaks
heartwood
Tree's central wood
- sapwoodTree's water-conducting layer
- earlywoodEarly-season growth ring
- latewoodDense seasonal tree growth
growth · rings · lignin · cellulose · xylem · pores · rays · fibers · hardwood · softwood
oak
Quercus genus member
cedar · mahogany · birch · ash · cherry · teak · rosewood · ebony · zebrawood · purpleheart
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
varnish · finish · oil · wax · shellac · sealer · gloss · matte · satin · sheen
veneer
Decorative outer layer
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- parquetDecorative wooden flooring
cabinetmaking · joinery · millwork · carving · turning · planing · bookmatching · laminating · quartersawn · resawing
woodgrainssolid color
Single unbroken hue
smooth finish · geometric patterns · checkerboard · polka dots · stripes