1. marking with stripes, streaks, or parallel lines
Usage: present participle of striate
2. forming grooves or ridges in parallel lines
Usage: geology; present participle of striate

Examples

• The glacier was striating the bedrock as it moved slowly downhill.
• Light striating through the blinds created patterns on the wall.
• The artist was striating the clay surface with a comb-like tool.
• Wind and sand were striating the canyon walls over centuries.
• The machine was striating the metal surface to improve grip.
• Muscle fibers appeared striating under the microscope.