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wood grain
What does wood grain mean?
The wood-grain steering wheel — and often matching dash trim and shift knob — fitted as standard inside a proper Houston slab. Paired with the candy paint outside and the swangas under it, the wood grain is the interior tell. UGK's 'Wood Wheel' is basically a love song to it.
"One hand on the wood grain, other hand on the double cup."
Origin
Houston slab culture; aftermarket wood-grain wheels and trim became a standard fitment from the 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What does wood grain mean in car culture?
It refers to a wood-grain steering wheel, a signature interior detail of a Houston slab.
How do you use wood grain in a sentence?
"He gripped that wood grain and let the slab creep down the block."
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