off-grain
/ˌɒfˈɡreɪn/Textiles
adverb
Against the direction of or out of alignment with the threads of a fabric.
adjective
Having the pattern on a fabric out of alignment with the grain; having the grain of the fabric out of alignment with the cloth.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in McCall's Sewing. From off + grain.
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