strigate

/strɪˈɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or divide (something) with stripes or stripes-like lines

“The artist decided to strigate the canvas with vibrant colors.”

2. verb

to have or be marked with stripes or stripes-like lines

“The zebra’s coat was well-strigated, allowing it to blend into its savannah habitat.”

3. noun

a stripe or a striped mark

“The strigates on the zebra’s coat served as a form of camouflage.”

Synonyms

  • stripe
  • striped

Antonyms

  • plain
  • smooth