striation

noun
UK: /straɪˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /straɪˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. A thin line or groove on a surface.

    1. The striation is on the rock.
    2. The glacier left a clear striation in the exposed bedrock, revealing its past movement.

  2. One of many parallel lines, marks, or bands.

    1. The striation gives it texture.
    2. The detailed examination revealed a subtle striation pattern across the ancient pottery shard.

Synonyms

line groove scratch band
striation verb

  1. To mark with thin lines or grooves.

    1. Wind can striate the sand.
    2. The artist used a special tool to striate the surface of the metal, creating a unique effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "striation" in English means: A thin line or groove on a surface., One of many parallel lines, marks, or bands..

The phonetic transcription of "striation" is /straɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /straɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "striation": line, groove, scratch, band.

Example usage of "striation": "The striation is on the rock.". More examples on the page.