the direction of the fibers in wood

an approach that opposes the normal or expected direction

एक दृष्टिकोण जो सामान्य या अपेक्षित दिशा के विपरीत है

English Usage: His cross grain thinking often led to innovative solutions.

Hindi Usage: उसका विपरीत सोच अक्सर नवोन्मेषी समाधानों की ओर ले जाती थी।