1. To become granular; SYN. grain.
2. To form granulating tissue, as of wounds and ulcers.
3. To form into grains; SYN. grain.

1. To apply in small touches, of paint.
2. To engrave by means of dots and flicks.
3. To make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink.
4. To produce a mottled effect; SYN. speckle.