Pronunciation: /straɪeɪt/
verb to mark with striae or grooves
A1 I striate my notebook to keep my notes organized.
A2 The chef striates the meat before cooking it.
B1 The artist striated the canvas with bold brushstrokes.
B2 The geologist studied the striated rock formations in the canyon.
C1 The architect carefully striated the facade of the building to create a unique design.
C2 The expert carpenter striated the wood with precision to achieve a flawless finish.
adjective having striae or grooves
A1 The striate pattern on the fabric is very simple.
A2 She noticed the striate lines on the tree bark.
B1 The artist used striate brush strokes to create texture in the painting.
B2 The striate markings on the insect's wings were fascinating to study.
C1 The geologist analyzed the striate rock formations to determine their age.
C2 The architect incorporated striate patterns into the design of the building facade.
formal The striate cortex is responsible for processing visual information in the brain.
informal The striate pattern on her dress looked really nice.
slang I'm going to striate my hair before the party tonight.
figurative His words seemed to striate her heart, leaving her feeling raw and exposed.
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