quartersawed
/ˈkwɔːrtərˌsɔːd/
adjective
- Sawn lengthwise into quarters, then into boards, to show the grain in a straight pattern and reduce warping.
- Quartersawed lumber is more stable and less likely to twist.
- The cabinet was made from quartersawed oak, which gave it a beautiful straight grain.
- They chose quartersawed wood for the flooring because of its durability.