texture

/ˈtɛkstʃər/
verb
  1. To give a particular surface quality or feel to something.
    • They texture the walls with a special roller to create a pattern.
    • You can texture the clay with a fork before baking it.
    • The chef textured the sauce by adding small chunks of tomato.
noun
  1. The way a surface feels when you touch it, or the way something looks like it would feel.
    • I love the rough texture of this stone countertop.
    • The texture of the wool blanket was soft and warm.
    • The artist used thick paint to create a bumpy texture on the canvas.
  2. The quality of a food or drink as experienced by the mouth, such as smoothness or graininess.
    • This yogurt has a creamy texture that I really enjoy.
    • Some people dislike the slimy texture of okra.
    • The cake had a light and fluffy texture.
  3. The overall structure or character of something, especially in music, writing, or art.
    • Her writing has a poetic texture that draws readers in.
    • The music had a rich texture with many layers of sound.
    • The film's visual texture was dark and gritty.
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