: having or being a surface with one or more long, narrow channels or depressions : having a groove or many grooves
a grooved track
grooved pavement
From above, the island's grooved rocky cliffs, topped with a dark fuzz of trees along sapphire-bright coves, can seem almost sculptural.—
C. J. Hughes
C. J. HughesExamples of grooved in a Sentence
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Wild parsnip stems are erect, branched, hollow, slightly grooved, and have umbels of petaled yellow flowers that bloom from June through late August.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 30 May 2024
The only setup required is to place your phone into the grooved slots and click the lock.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2023
The elytra often have a slightly textured or grooved appearance.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The insole also has a grooved design for added breathability.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 30 May 2024
The only setup required is to place your phone into the grooved slots and click the lock.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2023
The elytra often have a slightly textured or grooved appearance.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The insole also has a grooved design for added breathability.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Grooved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grooved. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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