逆さか目め

noun

against the grain; cross-grain

Woodworking term for cutting or planing against the natural direction of wood fibers, which can cause tear-out or a rough surface.

• 逆さか目めに削けずると、表ひょう面めんがささくれる。

  If you plane against the grain, the surface will splinter.

• この板いたは逆さか目めが多おおくて、仕し上あげが難むずかしい。

  This board has a lot of cross-grain, making it hard to finish.