Definitions for "Grain Raising"
The swelling and raising of wood fibers caused by absorption of water.
The objectionable roughness of wood caused by the application and/or absorption of water. The roughness is due to the short broken fibers of wood which more-or-less stand up, due to the swelling or raising action of the liquid coating.
The swelling and standing up of short, broken fibres of wood caused by absorption of a liquid. Water is particularly inclined to cause this.