thớ xoắn
Definition
- Noun:
- Spiral grain / twisted grain: The characteristic pattern in wood where the fibers or grain do not run parallel to the axis of the tree trunk or timber but instead follow a helical or spiral path. This is a natural growth feature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gỗ cây này có thớ xoắn rất đẹp. (The wood from this tree has a very beautiful spiral grain.)
- Thớ xoắn có thể ảnh hưởng đến độ bền của thanh gỗ. (Spiral grain can affect the strength of the timber.)
- Khi xẻ gỗ có thớ xoắn, cần phải cẩn thận để tránh nứt. (When sawing wood with twisted grain, one must be careful to avoid cracking.)
Advanced Usage
- In woodworking and carpentry, "thớ xoắn" is a critical factor for determining the structural integrity, workability, and aesthetic quality of lumber. It can cause warping or twisting during drying and machining.
Variants and Related Words
- Vân gỗ xoắn (n): A more descriptive term meaning "twisted wood grain," often used interchangeably with "thớ xoắn".
- Thớ gỗ (n): Wood grain (the general direction, texture, or pattern of the fibers in wood).
Synonyms
- Spiral grain: The primary technical synonym.
- Twisted grain: A common descriptive synonym.
- Helical grain: A more scientific term.
Related Terms (in Wood Technology)
- Gỗ bị xoắn thớ: Wood with pronounced spiral grain.
- Độ xoắn thớ: The degree or angle of the spiral grain.