striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

a

: the fact or state of being striated

b

: arrangement of striations or striae

2

: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Physical manipulation is also key when dealing with striations at any stage with any topical, and this rich formula definitely will massage nicely into the skin. —Danielle Blundell, womenshealthmag.com, 6 May 2023

Beyond the impressive glacial striations, the 677 acres of rocky, wooded island off the coast of Ohio are resplendent in swimming, sunbathing, and fishing opportunities. —Molly Mcardle, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023

The mixed media works often echo the texture of sand or craters, bringing to mind sidewalks or striations. —Eva Recinos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023

For example, the colors and textures of glacial striation on bedrock bordering a hiking trial; the variety and heat of leaves fallen from trees in the autumn; the texture of organic materials carved by sand and wind and nestled into a dune by the ocean. —Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021

Carter explains that the striation of diamond and triangle linework on the isicholo and collar (above)represent the South African Ndebele people. —Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2022

Bite marks included punctures, scores, furrows, pits and striations, marks in which the individual denticles of a serrated tooth leave subscores on bone surfaces. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 May 2020

Band of Brothers Slope-ready sweaters whose varying degrees of striation echo Mr. Redford’s pullover. —Todd Plummer, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2020

Leave the striations of fatty goodness within the chunks of meat, but trim the outer caps of fat so that there only is a light layer left. —Emily Spicer, ExpressNews.com, 15 Apr. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

: the fact or state of being striated

2

: a tiny groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Medical Definition

striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

: the fact or state of being striated

2

: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle