Definitions

1. verb

to mark or score with stripes or grooves, or to form stripes or grooves on something

“The artist decided to striate the canvas to create a unique texture.”

2. noun

a stripe or a groove, especially one formed by a natural process or by an animal

“The striate patterns on the rock were a result of millions of years of erosion.”

3. adjective

having or characterized by stripes or grooves

“The striate leaves on the plant were a key feature in its identification.”