striate
/ˈstraɪeɪt/
adjective
- Marked with thin, parallel lines or grooves.
- The striate surface of the shell helped the scientist identify the species.
- The leaf had a striate texture, with fine lines running from stem to tip.
- Striate patterns are common in certain types of marble and other rocks.
Antonyms
verb
- To mark with thin, parallel lines or grooves.
- The sculptor used a tool to striate the clay, creating a ribbed effect.
- Glaciers striate the bedrock as they move slowly across the landscape.
- The machine can striate metal sheets for better grip.