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STRIATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Striation.

Striation - as a noun

Any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stria

A stripe or stripes of contrasting color

Example: "Chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandbandingstria
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
barstreakstripe
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The geologist studied the striations in the rock to determine its formation."
"The tiger's coat had striations that helped it blend into the grassy plains."
"The artist used a thin brush to carefully paint the striations on the flower petals."
"The forensic expert analyzed the striations on the bullet to match it with the murder weapon."
"The scientist observed the striations on the glacier to measure its rate of movement."
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Word Game Points

Is STRIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, striation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRIATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STRIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, striation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is STRIATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, striation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRIATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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