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ingrain

[ verb in-greyn; adjective noun in-greyn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.

    Synonyms: , ,



adjective

  1. ingrained; firmly fixed.
  2. (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted.
  3. made of fiber or yarn so dyed:

    ingrain fabric.

  4. (of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible.

noun

  1. yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture.
  2. an ingrain carpet.

ingrain

verb

  1. to impress deeply on the mind or nature; instil
  2. archaic.
    to dye into the fibre of (a fabric)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. variants of ingrained
  2. (of woven or knitted articles, esp rugs and carpets) made of dyed yarn or of fibre that is dyed before being spun into yarn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. a carpet made from ingrained yarn
    2. such yarn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ingrain1

First recorded in 1760–70; originally phrase (dyed) in grain (i.e., with kermes)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ingrain1

C18: from the phrase dyed in grain dyed with kermes through the fibre
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That tells you just how ingrained Trump is in the American psyche and how hard it is to take the microphone from his gnarled little hands.

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It’s so ingrained in the public psyche — everyone is always talking about “I’m going down the rabbit hole” or “red pill, blue pill.”

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The part had such an impact on Caselotti that it became ingrained into her identity, so much so that she didn't just sound like Snow . . . she lived like her also.

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"I am now much more aware of the deeply ingrained, defensive culture within the NHS. I trusted them. I felt betrayed," she said.

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On a recent Sunday morning, I decide to hose it down and wipe away the ingrained grime.

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