texture

US /ˈteks.tʃɚ/

UK /ˈteks.tʃɚ/

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the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance

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The silk scarf had a smooth, soft texture.

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The chef paid close attention to the texture of the pasta.

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feel surface consistency grain structure

1.

give a particular texture to (a surface or substance)

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The artist used various tools to texture the clay.

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You can texture the walls with a special paint roller.

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surface finish pattern roughen smooth

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textured vegetable protein