Associations to the word «Striate»

Wiktionary

STRIATE, verb. (transitive) To mark something with striations.
STRIATE, adjective. Striated.

Dictionary definition

STRIATE, verb. Mark with striae or striations.
STRIATE, adjective. Marked with stria or striations.

Wise words

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