striate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Striate' typically refers to marking or patterning a surface with stripes or striations. It's not just about drawing stripes though; it's often used in science to describe similar patterns found in nature.

Examples in Different Contexts

In visual arts, artists often 'striate' surfaces to create depth and dimension in their work. An artist might say, 'I chose to striate the background to evoke a sense of movement and contrast against the smoothness of the foreground elements.'

Practice Scenarios

Art

Scenario:

The layered texture on your canvas draws the eye in, creating depth and intrigue. Your technique really stands out.

Response:

Thank you! I used a striating technique with a special brush to achieve this texture in the painting.

Technology

Scenario:

The metal component is not bonding well with the adhesive. We might need to make adjustments to our process.

Response:

Right, perhaps we should striate the metal surface to improve bonding with adhesive.