grainer UK /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nə/US /ˈɡɹeɪ̯.nɚ/ noun5 •One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc). •A brush or tool used for such painting. •A knife for taking the hair off skins. •(US) A grain car. •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. formsgrainers