striate
verb
stri·ate
| \ ˈstrī-ˌāt
\
\
striated;
striating
Definition of striate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to mark with striations or striae
striate
adjective
stri·ate
| \ ˈstrī-ət
, -ˌāt\
, -ˌāt\
Definition of striate (Entry 2 of 2)
: striated
Examples of striate in a Sentence
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The last upheavals of the Apennines striate the region, dropping straight into the sea and creating a sensation of geography in motion. — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, "Discover Italy’s most delicious secret," 11 July 2019 The region, defined as much by its 13,000-foot passes, striated rock formations, and colorful stupas as by its almost unfathomable remoteness, was, until 2011, accessible only by foot, horseback, or private aircraft. — Debbie Pappyn, Condé Nast Traveler, "Trekking Nepal's Upper Mustang, a Pristine Corner of the Himalayas," 15 Oct. 2018 The artist’s future is foreshadowed by several enthusiastic if embryonic paintings, a fantastic homemade tuxedo jacket of clear plastic striated with silvery threads, and of course, the tantalizing suggestion of puppets. — Sharon Mizota, latimes.com, "The mystery of the puppet-head box: Why an Iowa childhood has been unpacked in an L.A. gallery," 30 May 2018 Neither of those versions made it to reality: all that’s left of Childs’ attempts at flair is a rectilinear base striated in limestone and dimpled on each facade. — Justin Davidson, Daily Intelligencer, "Superhuman City," 18 Apr. 2018 Not only do the reedist’s striated, razor-sharp improvisations cut through the din like butter, her slashing, protean playing seems to inspire her partners toward even greater extremes. — Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, "Punishing improvisation duo Tashi Dorji & Tyler Damon traffics in pure sound," 8 Mar. 2018 Colorado, a purple state balanced between Democrats and Republicans, is striated with difference. — Michael Paterniti, GQ, "Dragonman, the Man Who Sells “People-Hunting Guns”," 7 Mar. 2018 Those with binoculars or telescope should be able to see Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s signature striated lines. — Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Two full moons and lots of planet watching on tap in March," 26 Feb. 2018 If New Orleans is an aging beauty queen drunk on the fumes of her glorious past, Plaquemines Parish, to the southeast, is plain old sloshed — not to mention saturated, striated, slivered and surrounded by water. — Jennifer Moses, New York Times, "At the Mouth of the Mississippi, a Weird and Fragile Beauty," 21 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'striate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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