STRAIGHT-GRAINED Synonyms

• having an even texture

• being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

• something having the property of being analogous to something else

• an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

• (mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

• of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations

• be parallel to

• make or place parallel to something

• duplicate or match

• in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

• (used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces

• (of solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be determined with a suitable geometric formula

• not constipated

• a regular patron

• a soldier in the regular army

• a dependable follower (especially in party politics)

• a garment size for persons of average height and weight

• often used as intensifiers

• conforming to a standard or pattern

• regularly scheduled for fixed times

• in accord with regular practice or procedure

• occurring at fixed intervals

• relating to a person who does something regularly

• symmetrically arranged

• not deviating from what is normal

• officially full-time

• always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

• not differentiated

• clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

• the same throughout in structure or composition

• evenly spaced

• provide with uniforms

• continuing in time or space without interruption

• having undisturbed continuity

• going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

• firm and dependable especially in loyalty