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Texture
/ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
📖 Definitions of "Texture"
- 1
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
"The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth."
- 2
The quality given to a work of art by the composition and interaction of its parts.
"The piece of music had a mainly homophonic texture."
- 3
An image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface.
- 4
The act or art of weaving.
- 1
To create or apply a texture
"Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall."
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Texture"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fabricnoun | A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth. |
| architecturenoun | The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated. |
| surfacenoun | The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid. |
| tissuenoun | A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief. |
| landformnoun | Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley. |
| weftagenoun | (obsolete) texture (of fabric) |
| framenoun | The structural elements of a building or other constructed object. |
| touchnoun | An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger. |
| feelnoun | (chiefly US, slang) A feeling; an emotion. |
| consistencynoun | Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent. |
| reliefnoun | The removal of stress or discomfort. |
| grainnoun | (uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley. |
| coriaceous | (botany) Resembling leather; leathery. |
| weaveverb | (transitive) To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another. |
| structurenoun | A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts. |
| finishverb | (transitive) To complete (something). |
| materialnoun | Of, relating to, or consisting of matter, especially physical. |
| complexionnoun | The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face. |
| patternnoun | Model, example. |
| qualitynoun | (uncountable) Level of excellence. |
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