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Vocabulary Entry
striate
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To mark with stripes or grooves.
Example Sentences
"The artist chose to striate the canvas with bold lines."
"They striate the surface of the metal for aesthetic purposes."
"Rain can striate the window with fine streaks."
A
adjective
Having stripes or streaks.
Example Sentences
"The striate patterns on the butterfly's wings were mesmerizing."
"Some species of fish have striate markings along their sides."
"The striate appearance of the rock formation was a result of natural erosion."