1. having one or more long narrow channels or furrows cut into the surface

Examples

• The grooved surface of the tire provides better traction on wet roads.
• Ancient columns often featured grooved designs carved into the stone.
• The carpenter used a grooved board to create decorative paneling.
• Vinyl records have grooved surfaces that store the audio information.
• The grooved handle of the tool prevented it from slipping.
• Water flowed along the grooved channels in the concrete.