LexiTopic: Shapes and Textures

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The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified these words related to SHAPES AND TEXTURES in the Spelling Bee lexicon. The complete list of words on this topic is shown at right (on laptop or desktop) or at the end of the page (on mobile); the complete topical analysis is given below.
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to SHAPES AND TEXTURES
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC: Shapes: Bends and Turns not motionShapes: Bumps, Bulges, ProtrusionsShapes: Coils, Curls, Curves, SpiralsShapes: Cubes, Squares, RectanglesShapes: Cylindrical or TubularShapes: Dull or BluntShapes: Flat or ThinShapes: Flaps, Wraps, Folds, and RollsShapes: Form and Contour general termsShapes: Linear, StraightShapes: OthersShapes: Radial, BranchingShapes: Round or OvoidShapes: Sharp or PointedShapes: Twists and TanglesShapes: Wide or NarrowTexture: Coats and CoatingsTexture: Dull or ShinyTexture: Fluffs, Frills, and FuzzTexture: Gritty, Flaky, FriableTexture: Netted, OpenTexture: OthersTexture: Ribbed, Ridged, WrinkledTexture: Rough, Bumpy, Rutted, PittedTexture: Smooth, Even
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR SHAPES AND TEXTURES SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to how we perceive and articulate the shapes and textures of various objects, surfaces, etc. Words related to states of matter are in MATTER AND MATERIALS. Words related to actions done to matter or objects are (in general) in MOTIONS: ACTIONS AND OPERATIONS. Words related to fabrics are in TEXTILES, FIBERS, AND NEEDLECRAFTS. Words related to geometry are in MATHEMATICS.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to MATTER AND MATERIALS
Shapes: Bends and Turns not motion
ANGULAR: forming an angle: sharp-cornered; having one or more anglesAROUND: in a circle or in circumference (e.g., the wheel goes around, a tree five feet around)BEND: the act or process of bending (doing knee bends); also, the state of being bent (the graceful bends of Gothic windows); also, something that is bent; also, to constrain or strain to tension by curving (bend a bow); to turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular (bend a pipe); to curve out of a straight line or positionBENDING: the act or process of bending (doing knee bends); also, the state of being bent (the graceful bends of Gothic windows); also, something that is bent; also, to constrain or strain to tension by curving (bend a bow); to turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular (bend a pipe); to curve out of a straight line or positionBENT: changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition; to turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular (bend a pipe); or to force from a proper shape; or to force back to an original straight or even conditionCOCK: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat); to turn, tip, or stick up (a horse's tail cocking almost straight up); to turn, tip, or tilt usually to one side (cock one's head); a tilt or slant (cock of the head, the jaunty cock of his hat); also, to turn up (something, such as a hat brim)COCKED: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat); to turn, tip, or stick up (a horse's tail cocking almost straight up); to turn, tip, or tilt usually to one side (cock one's head); a tilt or slant (cock of the head, the jaunty cock of his hat); also, to turn up (something, such as a hat brim)COCKING: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat); to turn, tip, or stick up (a horse's tail cocking almost straight up); to turn, tip, or tilt usually to one side (cock one's head); a tilt or slant (cock of the head, the jaunty cock of his hat); also, to turn up (something, such as a hat brim)CRICK: to turn or twist (something, such as one's head) especially into a strained positionCRICKING: to turn or twist (something, such as one's head) especially into a strained positionCRIMP: something produced by or as if by crimping; or a bend or crease formed in something; also, to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinchedCRIMPING: something produced by or as if by crimping; or a bend or crease formed in something; also, to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinchedCROOK: a bend or curve; also, a part of something that is hook-shaped, curved, or bent (the crook of an umbrella handle); also, to bend, to curve, to windCROOKING: a bend or curve; also, a part of something that is hook-shaped, curved, or bent (the crook of an umbrella handle); also, to bend, to curve, to windELBOW: something (such as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow; also, to make an angle: to turnELBOWED: something (such as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow; also, to make an angle: to turnFILET: M-W: or more commonly fillet: a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle); also, a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction; also: a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meetFILLET: M-W: or less commonly filet: a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle); also, a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction; also: a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meetFLEX: to bend especially repeatedlyTURN: a place at which something turns, turns off, or turns back: a bend, curve; deflection, deviation; to make a fold, bend, or curve in; to form by bending (turn a lead pipe)UNBEND: to free from flexure: to make or allow to become straight (unbend a bow, bending and unbending his fingers); to cease to be bent: to become straightUNBENT: to free from flexure: to make or allow to become straight (unbend a bow, bending and unbending his fingers); to cease to be bent: to become straightWIND: to bend, to warpWINDING: to bend, to warpWOUND: to bend, to warpZAGGED: to execute a zag, one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course, or one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zig, or a zig, a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy) —usually contrasted with zig; shortened from zigzagZAGGING: to execute a zag, one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course, or one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zig, or a zig, a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy) —usually contrasted with zig; shortened from zigzagZIGGED: to execute a zig, one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course, or one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag, or a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy);—usually contrasted with zag; shortened from zigzagZIGGING: to execute a zig, one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course, or one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag, or a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy);—usually contrasted with zag; shortened from zigzagZIGZAG: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also, something having the form or character of such a series; also (adv) in or by a zigzag path or course; also, (adj) having short sharp turns or angles; also, to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course; to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag courseZIGZAGGED: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also, something having the form or character of such a series; also (adv) in or by a zigzag path or course; also, (adj) having short sharp turns or angles; also, to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course; to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag courseZIGZAGGING: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also, something having the form or character of such a series; also (adv) in or by a zigzag path or course; also, (adj) having short sharp turns or angles; also, to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course; to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag courseZIGZAGGY: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also, something having the form or character of such a series; also (adv) in or by a zigzag path or course; also, (adj) having short sharp turns or angles
Shapes: Bumps, Bulges, Protrusions
ANGLE: a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed spaceANGLED: a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed spaceBLUFF: rising steeply with a broad flat or rounded front (the bluff banks of the river)BOSS: a protuberant part or body (a boss of granite, a boss on an animal's horn)BROW: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep placeBULB: a bulb-shaped partBULBED: a bulb-shaped partBULGING: swelling or thrusting out from a surrounding or adjacent surface: protuberant; swollen with contentsBULGY: characterized by bulgingBULK: a ponderous shapeless mass; also, to cause to swell or bulgeBUMP: a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surfaceBUTT: the large or thicker end part of somethingCHEEK: something suggestive of the human cheek in position or form, especially: one of two laterally paired partsDOME: to form into a dome; to swell upward or outward like a domeDOMED: to form into a dome; to swell upward or outward like a domeDOMING: to form into a dome; to swell upward or outward like a domeEMINENT: jutting out: projectingJETTY: to project or to jut (verb)KEEL: a projection suggesting the keel of a boat or shipKNAR*: M-W: variant of knaur, a knot or burl on woodKNOB: a rounded protuberance: a lumpKNOBBY: a rounded protuberance: a lumpKNOT: an interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a lump or knob (as for fastening or tying together), or the lump or knob so formedKNOTTING: an interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a lump or knob (as for fastening or tying together), or the lump or knob so formedKNURL: a small protuberance, excrescence, or knob; one of a series of small ridges or beads on a metal surface to aid in gripping; probably blend of knur and gnarlLUMP: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape; also, to make into lumps; also: to make lumps on or in; also, to become formed into lumpsLUMPED: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape; also, to make into lumps; also: to make lumps on or in; also, to become formed into lumpsLUMPY: filled or covered with lumpsMELON: something rounded like a melonMOUND: a rounded hill or natural formation; a small rounded mass (a mound of mashed potatoes); also, to form into a moundMOUNDED: a rounded hill or natural formation; a small rounded mass (a mound of mashed potatoes); also, to form into a moundNIPPLE: a protuberance resembling or suggesting the nipple of a breastNODULE: a small mass of rounded or irregular shapeNUBBIN: a small usually projecting part or bitNUBBLE: a small knob or lumpNUBBY: having or being like nubbles; having nubsPEEP: to put forth or cause to protrude slightlyPEEPED: to put forth or cause to protrude slightlyPEEPING: to put forth or cause to protrude slightlyPENDENT: jutting or leaning over: overhanging (a pendent cliff)PILL: something resembling a pill in size or shapePILLOW: something resembling a pillow especially in formPIMPLE: a swelling or protuberance like a pimplePIMPLY: a swelling or protuberance like a pimplePOOCH: M-W: chiefly dialectal, to bulge; NOAD: informal US English; to protrude or cause to protrudePOOCHING: M-W: chiefly dialectal, to bulge; NOAD: informal US English; to protrude or cause to protrudePOUT: to protrude, or to cause to protrudePOUTED: to protrude, or to cause to protrudeTEAT: a small projection or a nib (as on a mechanical part)TEETH: a projection resembling or suggesting the tooth of an animal in shape, arrangement, or action (a saw tooth)TOOTH: a projection resembling or suggesting the tooth of an animal in shape, arrangement, or action (a saw tooth)TOOTHED: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number —often used in combination (fine-toothed)TRICORN: having three horns or cornersTUFT: a clump, a cluster; a moundTUFTED: having a tuft or tufts, a clump, a cluster; a moundTUMID: protuberant, bulging (sails tumid in the breeze)
Shapes: Coils, Curls, Curves, Spirals
ARCH: something that has a curved shape like an archARCHING: something that has a curved shape like an archBOWED: (adj.) shaped like a bow, a knot formed by doubling a ribbon or string into two or more loopsBOWL: a bowl-shaped or concave part: such as the hollow of a spoon or tobacco pipeCARDIOID: a heart-shaped curve that is traced by a point on the circumference of a circle rolling completely around an equal fixed circle COIL: a series of loops; a spiral; a single loop of such a coil; also, to wind into rings or spirals; to roll or twist into a shape resembling a coil; to form or lie in a coilCOILED: a series of loops; a spiral; a single loop of such a coil; also, to wind into rings or spirals; to roll or twist into a shape resembling a coil; to form or lie in a coilCOILING: a series of loops; a spiral; a single loop of such a coil; also, to wind into rings or spirals; to roll or twist into a shape resembling a coil; to form or lie in a coilCONTOUR: an outline especially of a curving or irregular figure or shape; also: the line representing this outlineCUPPING: to curve into the shape of a cup (cupped his hands around his mouth)CURL: something having a spiral or winding form: a coil; also, to form into coils or ringlets (curl one's hair); to furnish with curlsCURL: the action of curling: the state of being curled; also, to form into a curved shape; to furnish with curlsCURLY: tending to curl; having curlsCURVING: to have or take a turn, change, or deviation from a straight line or plane surface without sharp breaks or angularity; to cause to curveCYCLE: a circular or spiral arrangementHORN: one of the curved ends of a crescentKINK: a short tight twist or curl caused by a doubling or winding of something upon itself; also, to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKED: to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKILY: closely twisted or curledKINKING: to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKY: closely twisted or curledLEAD: the amount of axial advance of a point accompanying a complete turn of a thread (as of a screw or worm)LOOP: a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked; also, something shaped like or suggestive of a loop; also, to make or form a loop; to make a loop in, on, or aboutLOOPING: a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked; also, something shaped like or suggestive of a loop; also, to make or form a loop; to make a loop in, on, or aboutLOOPY: a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked; also, something shaped like or suggestive of a loop; also, to make or form a loop; to make a loop in, on, or aboutLUNAR: crescent, lunateLUNATE: shaped like a crescentLUNETTE: the figure or shape of a crescent moonMOONY: crescent-shaped; also, resembling the full moon: round PARABOLA: something bowl-shaped (such as an antenna or microphone reflector)RING: a circular line, figure, or object (smoke ring); also, to form or take the shape of a ringRINGING: a circular line, figure, or object (smoke ring); also, to form or take the shape of a ringROUND: having curves rather than angles (round corners, a round collar); a rounded or curved partRUNOUT: Not in M-W; Collins has the merging of a curved surface into another surfaceTALON: a part or object shaped like or suggestive of a heel or clawTURN: the state or manner of being coiled or twistedUNCOIL: to release from a coiled state: to unwind; to become uncoiledUNCOILING: to release from a coiled state: to unwind; to become uncoiledUNCURL: to become straightened out from a curled or coiled position; to straighten the curls of: to unrollUNKINK: to free from kinks: to straightenUNKINKING: to free from kinks: to straightenUNWOUND: to cause to uncoil: to wind off: to unrollWAVE: a shape or outline having successive curves; an undulating line or streak or a pattern formed by such lines; an undulating or jagged line constituting a graphic representation of an action; also, to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WAVING: a shape or outline having successive curves; an undulating line or streak or a pattern formed by such lines; an undulating or jagged line constituting a graphic representation of an action; also, to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WHORL: something that whirls, coils, or spirals or whose form suggests such movement: a swirl (whorls of snow)WIND: a coil, a turn; also, having a curved or spiral course or form (a winding stairway); also, to have a curving course or shape: to extend in curvesWINDING: a coil, a turn; also, having a curved or spiral course or form (a winding stairway); also, to have a curving course or shape: to extend in curvesWORM: something (such as a mechanical device) spiral or vermiculate in form or appearanceWORMY: resembling or suggestive of a worm, something (such as a mechanical device) spiral or vermiculate in form or appearanceWOUND: a coil, a turn; also, having a curved or spiral course or form (a winding stairway); also, to have a curving course or shape: to extend in curves
Shapes: Cubes, Squares, Rectangles
BLOCK: a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose (a block of ice, blocks of cheese); also, to secure, support, or provide with a block (block up the rear wheels)BLOCKED: a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose (a block of ice, blocks of cheese); also, to secure, support, or provide with a block (block up the rear wheels)BLOCKS: a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose (a block of ice, blocks of cheese); also, to secure, support, or provide with a block (block up the rear wheels)BOXLIKE: resembling a box especially in shape: rectangular and hollowBRICK: a rectangular compressed mass (as of ice cream)CUBE: the regular solid of six equal square sides; having the form of a cube: cubical; also, something shaped like a cube; also, to form into a cube; also, relating to the cube considered as a crystal form; also, three-dimensionalCUBED: having the form of a cube: cubical; also, something shaped like a cube; also, to form into a cube; also, relating to the cube considered as a crystal form; also, three-dimensionalOBLONG: deviating from a square, circular, or spherical form by elongation in one dimension; also, something that is oblongRHOMB*: rhombus; rhombohedronRHOMBI: plural of rhombus, a parallelogram with four equal sides and sometimes one with no right anglesRHOMBOID: a parallelogram with no right angles and with adjacent sides of unequal length
Shapes: Cylindrical or Tubular
LUMEN: the bore of a tube (as of a hollow needle or catheter)PIPE: a tubular or cylindrical object, part, or passageROLL: something that is rolled up into a cylinder or ball or rounded as if rolled; also, to wrap round on itself: to shape into a ball or roll (rolled up the newspaper); also: to produce by such shaping (rolled the tortillas); to take the form of a cylinder or ball; to form into a mass by turning over and over (roll the dough into balls)ROUND: cylindrical (a round peg)THROAT: something resembling the throat especially in being an entrance, a passageway, a constriction, or a narrowed partTUBE: any of various usually cylindrical structures or devices: such as a hollow elongated cylinder, especially: one to convey fluidsTUBED: any of various usually cylindrical structures or devices: such as a hollow elongated cylinder, especially: one to convey fluidsTUBING: material in the form of a tube; also: a length or piece of tube; also, a series or system of tubesTUNNEL: a hollow conduit or recess: a tube, a well; also, to make or use a tunnel; also, to make a tunnel or similar opening through or under; also: to make (one's way) by or as if by making a tunnel
Shapes: Dull or Blunt
BLUNT: having an edge or point that is not sharp (a dull knife); also, to make less sharp, or to become bluntDULL: lacking sharpness of edge or point (a dull knife); also, to make dull (dull a knife's edge); to become dull (The blade dulled with use.)DULLED: lacking sharpness of edge or point (a dull knife); also, to make dull (dull a knife's edge); to become dull (The blade dulled with use.)DULLING: lacking sharpness of edge or point (a dull knife); also, to make dull (dull a knife's edge); to become dull (The blade dulled with use.)DULLY: lacking sharpness of edge or point (a dull knife); also, to make dull (dull a knife's edge); to become dull (The blade dulled with use.)TURN: to cause (the edge of a blade) to bend back or over: to blunt, to dull; to become curved or bent (as from pressure), especially: to become blunted by bending (the edge of the knife had turned)
Shapes: Flaps, Wraps, Folds, and Rolls
BANDAGE: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something; also, to bind, dress, or cover with a bandageBANDAGED: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something; also, to bind, dress, or cover with a bandageBANDAGING: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something; also, to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage BIFOLD: designed to fold twiceBUCKLE: to cause to bend, give way, or crumple; to bend or move usually under the influence of some external agency; also, a product of buckling: a bend, foldEXPAND: to open up: to unfold; to open out: to spreadEXPANDED: to open up: to unfold; to open out: to spreadFLAP: something that is broad, limber, or flat and usually thin and that hangs loose or projects freelyFOLD: to lay one part over another part of; to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling overFOLDED: to lay one part over another part of; to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling overFOLDING: to lay one part over another part of; to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling overFURL: a furled coil; also, the act of furling: to wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something; to curl or fold as in being furledHAND: to furl: to wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something; to curl or fold as in being furled (hand the sail)HANDED: to furl: to wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something; to curl or fold as in being furled (hand the sail)HANDING: to furl: to wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something; to curl or fold as in being furled (hand the sail)LAPPED: to fold, to wind; to fold over or around something; to fold over especially into layers; to envelop entirely: to swatheLAPPING: to fold, to wind; to fold over or around something; to fold over especially into layers; to envelop entirely: to swatheOPEN: having the parts or surfaces laid out in an expanded position: spread out: unfolded (an open book); also, to spread out: to unfold (opened the book); to expandOPENABLE: having the parts or surfaces laid out in an expanded position: spread out: unfolded (an open book); also, to spread out: to unfold (opened the book); to expandOPENED: having the parts or surfaces laid out in an expanded position: spread out: unfolded (an open book); also, to spread out: to unfold (opened the book); to expandOUTROLL*: to roll out: to unrollPLAIT: a pleat, or to make a pleatPLAT: a plait: a pleat, or to make a pleatPLEAT: a fold made by doubling material over on itself; also: something resembling such a fold; also, to fold, especially: to arrange in pleatsROLL: something that is rolled up into a cylinder or ball or rounded as if rolled; also, to wrap round on itself: to shape into a ball or roll (rolled up the newspaper); also: to produce by such shaping (rolled the tortillas); to take the form of a cylinder or ball; to form into a mass by turning over and over (roll the dough into balls)RUFFLY: having plaits, folds, or puckers: ruffledTUCK: something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly (tuck in your shirt); to pull up into a fold; to draw together into tucks or folds; to fit snuglyTUCKED: something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly (tuck in your shirt); to pull up into a fold; to draw together into tucks or folds; to fit snuglyTURNDOWN: something turned down; also: an instance of turning something (such as a bed sheet) down (hotel turndown service); capable of being turned downUNFURL: to release from a furled state (unfurled the sails); to open out from or as if from a furled state: to unfold (The flowers are starting to unfurl.)UNROLL: to unwind a roll of: to open out: to uncoil; to spread out like a scroll for reading or inspection: to unfold, to reveal; to be unrolled; to unwindUNTUCK: to release from a tuck or from being tucked upUNTUCKED: to release from a tuck or from being tucked upWIND: to turn completely or repeatedly about an object: to coil, to twine; to move so as to encircle somethingWINDING: to turn completely or repeatedly about an object: to coil, to twine; to move so as to encircle somethingWOUND: to turn completely or repeatedly about an object: to coil, to twine; to move so as to encircle somethingWRAP: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object; also, to wrap, to cover especially by winding or folding; to coil, fold, draw, or twine (such as string or cloth) around something; to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something; to enclose as if with a protective covering; to enfold, to embrace; to surround, to envelopWRAPPING: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object; also, to wrap, to cover especially by winding or folding; to coil, fold, draw, or twine (such as string or cloth) around something; to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something; to enclose as if with a protective covering; to enfold, to embrace; to surround, to envelop
Shapes: Flat or Thin
BLUFF: having a broad flattened front (a ship with bluff bows)FILET: M-W: or more commonly fillet: a thin narrow strip of materialFILLET: M-W: or less commonly filet: a thin narrow strip of materialLAMELLA*: a thin flat scale, membrane, or layerLAMELLAE*: plural of lamella, a thin flat scale, membrane, or layerLAMINA: a thin plate or scale: a layerLAMINAE: a thin plate or scale: a layerLAMINAL: arranged in, consisting of, or resembling laminae; a lamina is a thin plate or scale: a layerLEAF: something suggestive of a leaf; a thin sheet or plate of any substance: laminaPALM: a flat expanded part especially at the end of a base or stalk (as of an anchor)PANEL: a separate or distinct part of a surface; also, a usually sunken or raised section of a surface set off by a marginPAVEMENT: something that suggests a pavement (as in flatness, hardness, and extent of surface)PLANAR: two-dimensional in qualityPLANE: a flat or level surface; also, having no elevations or depressions: flatPLATE: a smooth flat thin piece of materialPLATELET: a minute flattened body (as of ice or a mineral)ROLL: to press, spread, or level with a roller: to: make smooth, even, or compact (hulled and rolled oats) (rolled paint on the walls); —often used with out (rolled out the dough)TABLE: something that resembles a table especially in having a plane surface; also, a horizontal stratumTHIN: having little extent from one surface to its opposite (thin paper); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to reduce in thickness or depth: to attenuateTHINLY: in a thin manner: having little extent from one surface to its opposite (thin paper); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to reduce in thickness or depth: to attenuateTHINNING: having little extent from one surface to its opposite (thin paper); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to reduce in thickness or depth: to attenuate
Shapes: Form and Contour general terms
BLOB: something shapelessBLOBBY: covered or filled with blobs; made up of blobs; also: like a blobBLOCK: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BLOCKED: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BLOCKS: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BODIED: having a body of a specified kind, used in combination, e.g., full-bodied, glass-bodiedBODY: to give form or shape to: embodyBUILD: the form or mode of structure: the make (the boxy build of the car)BULK: an organized structure especially when viewed primarily as a mass of material (the bulk of the mountain)CONFORM: to give the same shape, outline, or contour to (conform furrows to the slope of the land)CONTOUR: to shape the contour of; to shape so as to fit contours; to construct in conformity to a contour; also, the general form or structure of something: characteristic —often used in pluralFITTED: to conform correctly to the shape or size of; to cause to conform to or suit something; to conform to a particular shape or size; to make or adjust to the right shape and size; to insert or adjust until correctly in placeFITTING: to conform correctly to the shape or size of; to cause to conform to or suit something; to conform to a particular shape or size; to make or adjust to the right shape and size; to insert or adjust until correctly in placeKNEAD: to form or shape by or as if by kneadingKNEADABLE: to form or shape by or as if by kneadingKNEADED: to form or shape by or as if by kneadingKNEADING: to form or shape by or as if by kneadingLINE: a defining outline: a contour (the rising line of the hills)MODAL: of or relating to structure as opposed to substanceMODE: a manifestation, form, or arrangement of being; specifically: a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substanceMOLD: a cavity in which a substance is shaped; a matrix for casting metal (a bullet mold);a molded object; an object produced by molding; also, to form in a mold (mold candles); to give shape to (the wind molds the waves); to fit the contours of (fitted skirts that mold the hips); to knead or work (a material, such as dough or clay) into a desired consistency or shapeMOLDED: a cavity in which a substance is shaped; a matrix for casting metal (a bullet mold);a molded object; an object produced by molding; also, to form in a mold (mold candles); to give shape to (the wind molds the waves); to fit the contours of (fitted skirts that mold the hips); to knead or work (a material, such as dough or clay) into a desired consistency or shapeMOLDING: a cavity in which a substance is shaped; a matrix for casting metal (a bullet mold);a molded object; an object produced by molding; also, to form in a mold (mold candles); to give shape to (the wind molds the waves); to fit the contours of (fitted skirts that mold the hips); to knead or work (a material, such as dough or clay) into a desired consistency or shapeMORPH: abbreviation of morphology, a study of structure or form; structure, formTURN: the shape or mold in which something is fashioned: a castUNCUT: not cut down or cut into; not shaped by cutting (an uncut diamond)VARIFORM: having various forms: varied or different in form: diversiform
Shapes: Linear, Straight
AXIAL: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis, or situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis, a straight line about which a body or a geometric figure rotates or may be supposed to rotate; or a straight line with respect to which a body or figure is symmetrical (the axis of a cone); called also axis of symmetry; or a point or continuum on which something centersAXIALLY: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis, or situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis, a straight line about which a body or a geometric figure rotates or may be supposed to rotate; or a straight line with respect to which a body or figure is symmetrical (the axis of a cone); called also axis of symmetry; or a point or continuum on which something centersBEND: to force back to an original straight or even condition (bend the wire flat again)BENDING: to force back to an original straight or even condition (bend the wire flat again)BIAXIAL: having or relating to two axesBIAXIALLY*: having or relating to two axesBOLT: in an erect or straight-backed position: rigidly (bolt upright)PENCIL: something (such as a beam of radiation) long and thin like a pencilROWING: to form [something] into rows [a number of objects arranged in a usually straight line]RULING: to arrange in a line
Shapes: Others
CONE: a solid generated by rotating a right triangle about one of its legs, called also right circular cone; also, a solid bounded by a circular or other closed plane base and the surface formed by line segments joining every point of the boundary of the base to a common vertex; also, to make cone-shaped; to bevel like the slanting surface of a cone (cone a tire)CONED: to make cone-shaped; to bevel like the slanting surface of a cone (cone a tire)CONIC: of or relating to a cone; conical, resembling a cone especially in shapeCONICAL: resembling a cone especially in shapeCONICALLY: resembling a cone especially in shapeCONIFORM*: shaped like a coneCRUCIFORM: forming or arranged in a crossDECAGON: a plane polygon of 10 angles and 10 sidesDELTA: something shaped like a capital Greek delta ΔDIAMOND: a square or rhombus-shaped figure usually oriented with the long diagonal verticalDODECAGON: a polygon of 12 angles and 12 sidesFOOTPRINT: an impression of the foot on a surfaceFUNNEL: something shaped like a funnel; also, to have or take the shape of a funnel; to form in the shape of a funnel (funneled his hands and shouted through them)FUNNELED: something shaped like a funnel; also, to have or take the shape of a funnel; to form in the shape of a funnel (funneled his hands and shouted through them)FUNNELING: something shaped like a funnel; also, to have or take the shape of a funnel; to form in the shape of a funnel (funneled his hands and shouted through them)HACK: a nick, a small notch, groove, or chip; or a notch, a V-shaped indentationMARGIN: to provide with an edging or border; to form a margin to; to borderMARGINING*: to provide with an edging or border; to form a margin to; to borderNECKLACE: something likened to a necklace especially in forming a linked series or a circular pattern (a necklace of islands)NICK: a small notch, groove, or chip; also, to make a nick in: to notch, chipNICKED: a small notch, groove, or chip; also, to make a nick in: to notch, chipNICKING: a small notch, groove, or chip; also, to make a nick in: to notch, chipNONAGON: a polygon of nine angles and nine sidesNONAGONAL: not in M-W; NOAD and Collins have related to a plane figure with nine straight sides and nine anglesNOTCH: a V-shaped indentation; also, to cut or make a notch inNOTCHED: a V-shaped indentation; also, to cut or make a notch inOCTAGON: a polygon of eight angles and eight sidesPINWHEEL: something (such as a galaxy) shaped like a pinwheelPLUME: something resembling a feather (as in shape, appearance, or lightness); an elongated and usually open and mobile column or band (as of smoke, exhaust gases, or blowing snow)PYRAMID: a polyhedron having for its base a polygon and for faces triangles with a common vertexUNEVEN: varying from the straight or parallel (uneven edges)UNEVENLY: varying from the straight or parallel (uneven edges)WEDGE: something wedge-shapedWEDGED: shaped like a wedgeWING: an appendage or part resembling a wing in appearance, position, or function; also, to fit with wingsWINGED: an appendage or part resembling a wing in appearance, position, or function; also, to fit with wingsWINGING: an appendage or part resembling a wing in appearance, position, or function; also, to fit with wings
Shapes: Radial, Branching
BRANCH: to extend in different directions from a main part or point: to spring out (as from a main stem): to diverge (where the spring branches off from the river)OCTOPI: plural of octopus, something that resembles an octopus especially in having many centrally directed branches (an octopus of a corporation)PATENT: patulous (spreading widely from a center), spreading (a patent calyx)PATENTLY: patulous (spreading widely from a center), spreading (a patent calyx)RADIAL: a radial part; a ray; also, arranged or having parts arranged like rays; also, relating to, placed like, or moving along a radius; characterized by divergence from a centerRADIALLY: a radial part; a ray; also, arranged or having parts arranged like rays; also, relating to, placed like, or moving along a radius; characterized by divergence from a centerRADII: plural of radius, a radial part RAYING: to extend like the radii of a circle: to radiate; to issue as rays; to emit in rays; to furnish or mark with rays
Shapes: Round or Ovoid
COIN: something resembling a coin especially in shape (coins of cookie dough)DONUT: M-W: less common spelling of doughnut: something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnutDOUGHNUT: M-W: or less commonly donut, something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnutELLIPTIC: of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse, oval or a closed plane curve generated by a point moving in such a way that the sums of its distances from two fixed points is a constant : a plane section of a right circular cone that is a closed curve ELLIPTICAL: variant or elliptic: of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse, oval or a closed plane curve generated by a point moving in such a way that the sums of its distances from two fixed points is a constant : a plane section of a right circular cone that is a closed curveOBLATE: (adj.) flattened or depressed at the polesORBIT: a circular path; to revolve in an orbit around: to circle; to travel in circlesOVAL: an oval figure or object; also, having the shape of an egg; also, broadly ellipticalOVATE: shaped like an eggOVOID: resembling an egg in shape: ovatePELLET: a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine); also, to pelletize, to form or compact into pelletsPELLETED: a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine); also, to pelletize, to form or compact into pelletsPUCK: something that resembles a puck [in size and shape]ROLL: something that is rolled up into a cylinder or ball or rounded as if rolled; also, to wrap round on itself: to shape into a ball or roll (rolled up the newspaper); also: to produce by such shaping (rolled the tortillas); to take the form of a cylinder or ball; to form into a mass by turning over and over (roll the dough into balls)ROTUND: marked by roundness: roundedROUND: having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center: shaped like a circle or ball; also, approximately round (a round face); also, something (such as a circle, globe, or ring) that is round; a rounded or curved part; also, to make roundROUNDING: having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center: shaped like a circle or ball; also, approximately round (a round face); also, something (such as a circle, globe, or ring) that is round; a rounded or curved part; also, to make roundTORI: plural of torus, a doughnut-shaped surface generated by a circle rotated about an axis in its plane that does not intersect the circle; broadly: toroid, a surface generated by a closed plane curve rotated about a line that lies in the same plane as the curve but does not intersect it, or a body whose surface has the form of a toroidTORIC: of, relating to, or shaped like a torus or segment of a torus, a doughnut-shaped surface generated by a circle rotated about an axis in its plane that does not intersect the circle; broadly: toroid, a surface generated by a closed plane curve rotated about a line that lies in the same plane as the curve but does not intersect it, or a body whose surface has the form of a toroidTOROID: a surface generated by a closed plane curve rotated about a line that lies in the same plane as the curve but does not intersect it; also, a body whose surface has the form of a toroidTURN: to give a rounded form to by any means (turn the heel of a sock, turn the dough)VAULT: something (such as the sky) resembling a vault; also, to form or cover with or as if with a vault: to archWHEEL: something (such as a round, flat cheese) resembling a wheel in shape
Shapes: Sharp or Pointed
EDGE: the cutting side of a blade, the sharpness of a blade; also, to give an edge toEDGED: the cutting side of a blade, the sharpness of a blade; also, to give an edge toEDGING: the cutting side of a blade, the sharpness of a blade; also, to give an edge toEDGY: having an edge: sharpFANG: a projecting tooth or prongHONE: a whetstone, a stone for whetting edge tools; also, to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone; to whet, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)HONED: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone; to whet, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)HONING: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone; to whet, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)KEEN: having a fine edge or point: sharp (a knife with a keen blade)NEEDLE: a slender pointed object resembling a needle: such as a pointed crystal, a sharp rock, an obelisk, etc.NEEDLY*: resembling a needle (ragged and needly ice—Rudyard Kipling)PEAK: a sharp or pointed end (the peak of a roof); also, something resembling a mountain peak (Beat the cream until it forms stiff peaks.)PEAKED: having a peak: pointed (peaked lapels, a peaked hillPENTACLE: a pentagram, a figure of a 5-pointed star usually made with alternate points connected by a continuous line and used as a magic or occult symbol; also: a similar 6-pointed star (such as a Solomon's seal)PIKE: a sharp point or spike; also: the tip of a spearPINPOINT: the point of a pin; also, an extremely small or sharp pointPOINT: the terminal usually sharp or narrowly rounded part of something: tip; also, to furnish with a point: to sharpenPOINTING: the terminal usually sharp or narrowly rounded part of something: tip; also, to furnish with a point: to sharpenPOLE: a long slender usually cylindrical object (such as a length of wood)PRICK: a pointed instrument or weapon; also, to pierce slightly with a sharp point; a mark or shallow hole made by a pointed instrument; also, to mark, distinguish, or note by means of a small markPROD: a pointed instrument used to prod; also, to poke or stir as if with a prod; to thrust a pointed instrument into: to prickPRODDING: a pointed instrument used to prod; also, to poke or stir as if with a prod; to thrust a pointed instrument into: to prickPRONG: a slender pointed or projecting part; something resembling a prongPROW: a pointed projecting front partPUNGENCY: the quality or state of being pungent: having a stiff and sharp point (pungent leaves)TAIL: to make or furnish with a tailTAILING: to make or furnish with a tailTINE: a slender pointed projecting part: a prongTIPPED: to furnish [something] with a tip; to cover or adorn the tip ofTIPPING: to furnish [something] with a tip; to cover or adorn the tip ofWHET: something that sharpens or makes keen; also, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) (whet a knife)WHETTED: something that sharpens or makes keen; also, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) (whet a knife)WHETTING: something that sharpens or makes keen; also, to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) (whet a knife)
Shapes: Twists and Tangles
AWRY: in a turned or twisted position or direction: askewBOBS: plural of bob, a bunch, a cluster; a knob, knot, twist, or curl especially of ribbons, yarn, or hairCATCH: to take or entangle in or as if in a snare (catch fish in a net); to get entangled (catch a sleeve on a nail); to become caught (the kite caught in the tree)CONTORT: to twist in a violent manner; to twist into or as if into a strained shape or expressionCONTORTION: to twist in a violent manner; to twist into or as if into a strained shape or expressionCRICK: to turn or twist (something, such as one's head) especially into a strained positionCRICKING: to turn or twist (something, such as one's head) especially into a strained positionCURL: to twist (curled his lip in a sneer); to contortENTANGLE: to wrap or twist together: to interweave; to ensnareENTANGLEMENT: the action of entangling: the state of being entangled; something that entangles, confuses, or ensnaresENTWINE: to twine together or around; to become twisted or twinedGNARL: to twist into a state of deformityGNARLING: to twist into a state of deformityKINK: a short tight twist or curl caused by a doubling or winding of something upon itself; also, to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKED: to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKILY: closely twisted or curledKINKING: to form a kink, to make a kink inKINKY: closely twisted or curledKNOT: to unite closely or intricately: to entangleKNOTTING: to unite closely or intricately: to entangleLAID: to lay: to put (strands) in place and twist to form a rope, hawser, or cable; also: to make by putting strands in place and twisting (lay up rope)LAYING: to lay: to put (strands) in place and twist to form a rope, hawser, or cable; also: to make by putting strands in place and twisting (lay up rope)MATTED: to form into a tangled mass; to pack down so as to form a dense massMATTING: to form into a tangled mass; to pack down so as to form a dense massPLAIT: a braid of material (such as hair or straw); specifically: a pigtail; also, to interweave the strands or locks of: to braid; also, to make by plaiting (plait a basket)PLAT: a plait: a braid of material (such as hair or straw); specifically: a pigtail; also, to interweave the strands or locks of: to braid; also, to make by plaiting (plait a basket)PLIED: to twist together (ply two single yarns)PLYING: to twist together (ply two single yarns)RACK: to become forced out of shape or out of plumbROPING: to take the form of or twist in the manner of ropeTANGLE: a matted, twisted mass: a snarl; also, to unite or knit together in intricate confusion; to become entangledTANGLING: a matted, twisted mass: a snarl; also, to unite or knit together in intricate confusion; to become entangledTANGLY: full of tangles or knots : intricateTWINE: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together; also, to twist together; to form by twisting: to weave, to interlaceTWINING: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together; also, to twist together; to form by twisting: to weave, to interlaceUNKINK: to free from kinks: to straightenUNKINKING: to free from kinks: to straightenUNKNIT: to undo, to unravelUNKNITTING: to undo, to unravelUNKNOT: to undo a knot in (unknot a rope, an unknotted tie)UNKNOTTING: to undo a knot in (unknot a rope, an unknotted tie)UNLAID: to untwist the strands of (unlay a rope); untwistUNTANGLE: to loose from tangles or entanglement: to straighten out (untangle a knot, untangle a mystery)UNTIE: to disengage the knotted parts of (untie a shoe); to disentangle, resolve (untie a traffic jam, untie knots)UNTIED: to disengage the knotted parts of (untie a shoe); to disentangle, resolve (untie a traffic jam, untie knots)UNTYING: to disengage the knotted parts of (untie a shoe); to disentangle, resolve (untie a traffic jam, untie knots)UNWOUND: to become uncoiled or disentangled: to unfoldWARP: a twist or curve that has developed in something originally flat or straight (a warp in a door panel); also, to turn or twist out of or as if out of shape; especially: to twist or bend out of a plane; to distort; to become warpedWARPING: a twist or curve that has developed in something originally flat or straight (a warp in a door panel); also, to turn or twist out of or as if out of shape; especially: to twist or bend out of a plane; to distort; to become warpedWEBBED: [having or resembling a web,] a snare, an entanglement; also, to ensnare, entangleWIND: to entangle, involve; to introduce sinuously or stealthily: insinuateWINDING: to entangle, involve; to introduce sinuously or stealthily: insinuateWOOL: a filamentous mass —usually used in combination (mineral wool, steel wool)WOUND: to entangle, involve; to introduce sinuously or stealthily: insinuateWRING: to twist so as to strain or sprain into a distorted shape (I could wring your neck)WRINGING: to twist so as to strain or sprain into a distorted shape (I could wring your neck)WRUNG: past tense and past participle of to wring, to twist so as to strain or sprain into a distorted shape (I could wring your neck)
Shapes: Wide or Narrow
LINE: something (such as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow (growth lines in a tree trunk)LONG: forming the chief linear dimension (the long side of the room); having a greater length than breadth: elongatedNARROW: of slender width (a long and narrow room); of less than standard or usual width (a narrow sidewalk); limited in size or scopeNARROWLY: of slender width (a long and narrow room); of less than standard or usual width (a narrow sidewalk); limited in size or scope; also, to lessen in width or extent: to contract —often used with downNECK: a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck; also, to reduce in diameter; also, to become constricted: to narrowNECKED: a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck; also, to reduce in diameter; also, to become constricted: to narrowNECKING: a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck; also, to reduce in diameter; also, to become constricted: to narrowOBLONG: deviating from a square, circular, or spherical form by elongation in one dimension; also, something that is oblongPANHANDLE: a narrow projection of a larger area TENUITY: lack of thickness: slenderness, thinnessTHICK: having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite; in a thick manner: thickly; the part of greatest thickness (the thick of the thumb)THICKEN: to grow broader or bulkierTONGUE: something resembling an animal's tongue in being elongated and fastened at one end only
Texture: Coats and Coatings
ANOINT: to smear or rub with oil or an oily substanceANOINTING: to smear or rub with oil or an oily substanceBEDAUB: to daub over: besmearBEDAUBED: to daub over: besmearBRAY: to spread thin (bray printing ink)BRAYING: to spread thin (bray printing ink)COAT: a layer of one substance covering another (a coat of paint); also, to cover with a coat; to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layerDIPPED: to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat (dip candles); to plunge into a liquid and quickly emerge; to thrust in a way to suggest immersionDIPPING: to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat (dip candles); to plunge into a liquid and quickly emerge; to thrust in a way to suggest immersionENAMEL: a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance; also, to form a glossy surface on (a material, such as paper, leather, or cloth)ENAMELED: a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance; also, to form a glossy surface on (a material, such as paper, leather, or cloth)FILM: a thin covering or coating; also, to cover with or as if with a film, or to become covered or obscured with or as if with a filmFILMY: covered with a haze or filmFLOAT: a tool or apparatus for smoothing a surface (as of wet concrete); also, to smooth (something, such as plaster or cement) with a floatLARD: to cover or soil with greaseLATEX: a water emulsion of a synthetic rubber or plastic obtained by polymerization and used especially in coatings (such as paint) and adhesivesLIME: something that ensnares, especially birdlime: a sticky substance usually made from the bark of a holly (Ilex aquifolium) that is smeared on twigs to snare small birds; also, to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime), to entangle with or as if with birdlimeLIMED*: something that ensnares, especially birdlime: a sticky substance usually made from the bark of a holly (Ilex aquifolium) that is smeared on twigs to snare small birds; also, to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime), to entangle with or as if with birdlimeMIRING: to cover or soil with mireOILPROOF: impervious to oil; also, to make oilproofOILY: covered with oilPAID: past tense and past participle of pay: to coat with a waterproof compositionPAINT: a mixture of a pigment and a suitable liquid to form a closely adherent coating when spread on a surface in a thin coat; also, an applied coating of paint; also, the action of painting: something produced by painting; also, to apply color, pigment, or paint to; also, to touch up or cover over by or as if by painting; also, to apply with a movement resembling that used in painting; to treat with a liquid by brushing or swabbing (paint the wound with iodine)PAINTING: a mixture of a pigment and a suitable liquid to form a closely adherent coating when spread on a surface in a thin coat; also, an applied coating of paint; also, the action of painting: something produced by painting; also, to apply color, pigment, or paint to; also, to touch up or cover over by or as if by painting; also, to apply with a movement resembling that used in painting; to treat with a liquid by brushing or swabbing (paint the wound with iodine)PATINA: a superficial covering or exterior (The toast was spread with a patina of butter.)PELLET: to pelletize, to coat (seeds) with a soluble material (as to facilitate ease of handling)PELLETED: to pelletize, to coat (seeds) with a soluble material (as to facilitate ease of handling)PELLICLE: a thin skin or filmPLATE: to cover with an adherent layer mechanically, chemically, or electrically; also: to deposit (something, such as a layer) on a surfacePRIMING: primer: material used in priming a surface; called also prime coat; also, to apply the first color, coating, or preparation toTAKE: to absorb or become impregnated with (something, such as dye); also: to be effectively treated by (a surface that takes a fine polish); also, to get by transference from one surface to another (take a proof, take fingerprints)TAKEN: to absorb or become impregnated with (something, such as dye); also: to be effectively treated by (a surface that takes a fine polish); also, to get by transference from one surface to another (take a proof, take fingerprints)TOOK: to absorb or become impregnated with (something, such as dye); also: to be effectively treated by (a surface that takes a fine polish); also, to get by transference from one surface to another (take a proof, take fingerprints)TOPCOAT: a protective coating (as of paint)TOPPED: to supply with a decorative or protective finish or final touchTOPPING: to supply with a decorative or protective finish or final touchUNWAXED: not coated or treated with wax: not waxed (an unwaxed floor, unwaxed dental floss) VENEER: a thin sheet of a material; also, to overlay or plate (a surface, as of a common sort of wood) with a thin layer of finer wood for outer finish or decoration; broadly: to face with a material giving a superior surfaceWAXEN: made of or covered with wax
Texture: Dull or Shiny
DULL: lacking brilliance or luster (a dull finish)DULLY: lacking brilliance or luster (a dull finish)ENAMEL: a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance; also, to form a glossy surface on (a material, such as paper, leather, or cloth)ENAMELED: a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance; also, to form a glossy surface on (a material, such as paper, leather, or cloth)GLACE: glacé: made or finished so as to have a smooth glossy surface (e.g., glacé silk)GLAZE: a smooth glossy or lustrous surface or finishGLAZY: having the appearance or suggestive of a glaze: resembling a glazeGOLDEN: lustrous, shiningMATTE: having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights; also less commonly mat or matt: lacking or deprived of luster or glossMATTING: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)
Texture: Fluffs, Frills, and Fuzz
FLEDGE: to cover with or as if with feathers or down; to furnish (something, as an arrow) with feathersFLEDGED: to cover with or as if with feathers or down; to furnish (something, as an arrow) with feathersFLEECY: covered with, made of, or resembling fleeceLOCK: a cohering bunch (as of wool, cotton, or flax): a tuftCLOUD: a light filmy, puffy, or billowy mass seeming to float in the air (a cloud of blond hair, a ship under a cloud of sail); also, to billow up in the form of a cloudCLOUDED: a light filmy, puffy, or billowy mass seeming to float in the air (a cloud of blond hair, a ship under a cloud of sail); also, to billow up in the form of a cloudFLOSS: fluffy fibrous materialFLUFF: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffFLUFFED: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffFLUFFILY: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffFLUFFING: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffFLUFFS: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffFLUFFY: something fluffy (e.g., dandelion fluff); to become fluffy; to make fluffy (fluff the pillows); perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puffNAPPED: to raise a nap on (fabric or leather) (a nap is a hairy, fuzzy, or downy surface, as on a fabric)NAPPING: to raise a nap on (fabric or leather) (a nap is a hairy, fuzzy, or downy surface, as on a fabric)NAPPY*: having a hairy, fuzzy, or downy surfaceNAPPY*: having a hairy, fuzzy, or downy surfacePILL: to become rough with or mat into little balls (brushed woolens often pill)PILLED: to become rough with or mat into little balls (brushed woolens often pill)PILLING: to become rough with or mat into little balls (brushed woolens often pill)PUFF: a fluffy massTHATCH: something likened to the thatch of a house, especially: the hair of one's headWOOLLY: lacking in clearness or sharpness of outline (a woolly TV picture, wooly hairstyle)
Texture: Gritty, Flaky, Friable
CAKE: a hard or brittle layer or deposit; also, to encrust (caked with dust)CAKED: a hard or brittle layer or deposit; also, to encrust (caked with dust)CAKING: a hard or brittle layer or deposit; also, to encrust (caked with dust)FLAKE: a small loose mass or bit; a thin flattened piece or layer: a chip; also, to cover with or as if with flakes; to form or break into flakes:; to chip; to separate into flakes; also: to peel in flakes; to cover with or as if with flakesFLAKED: a small loose mass or bit; a thin flattened piece or layer: a chip; also, to cover with or as if with flakes; to form or break into flakes:; to chip; to separate into flakes; also: to peel in flakes; to cover with or as if with flakesFLAKING: a small loose mass or bit; a thin flattened piece or layer: a chip; also, to cover with or as if with flakes; to form or break into flakes:; to chip; to separate into flakes; also: to peel in flakes; to cover with or as if with flakesFLAKY: consisting of flakes (flaky snow); also, tending to flake (a flaky crust)GRAIN: a granulated surface or appearance; also, to form into grains: to granulate; to become granular: to granulateGRAINING: a granulated surface or appearance; also, to form into grains: to granulate; to become granular: to granulate GRIT: a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also: material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules; also, the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh; also, to cover or spread with gritGRITTILY: containing or resembling gritGRITTY: containing or resembling gritMATTE: having a rough or granular surfaceMEAL: a product resembling seed meal especially in particle size or textureMEALY: soft, dry, and friable; covered with meal or with fine granulesMULL: a finely powdered solid especially in a suspension
Texture: Netted, Open
GRIDIRON: something consisting of or covered with a network (a gridiron of streets)LATTICE: a network or design resembling a latticeLAXITY: the quality or state of being lax: having an open or loose texture (a lax soil); having the constituents spread apart (a lax flower cluster)LAXLY: the quality or state of being lax: having an open or loose texture (a lax soil); having the constituents spread apart (a lax flower cluster)NETTY: like a net, an open-meshed fabric twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervalsOPEN: having openings, interruptions, or spaces (open mesh)WEAVING: something woven; also, to make (something, such as a basket) by intertwining; to interlace especially to form a texture, fabric, or design; to construct or form a web; to cover with a web or network; to provide with a webWEBBED: [having or resembling a web,] an intricate pattern or structure suggestive of something woven: a network
Texture: Others
CRACKY*: having cracks, or inclined to crackDIAGONAL: having diagonal markings or parts (a diagonal weave); a diagonal row, arrangement, or patternFINE: very thin in gauge or texture (fine thread); not coarse (fine sand); also, to make finerFINED: very thin in gauge or texture (fine thread); not coarse (fine sand); also, to make finerFINING: very thin in gauge or texture (fine thread); not coarse (fine sand); also, to make finerGRAIN: a texture due to constituent particles or fibers (the grain of a rock); also, to ingrain, to work indelibly into the natural texture or mental or moral constitutionGRAINING: a texture due to constituent particles or fibers (the grain of a rock); also, to ingrain, to work indelibly into the natural texture or mental or moral constitutionPATINA: a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use (the beautiful patina of this antique table)RIND: a usually hard or tough outer layer: peel, crustTENACITY: the quality or state of being tenacious, tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance (tenacious burs)UNDULANT: having a wavy form, outline, or surface (played her approach shot onto the undulant green)VEIN: something suggesting veins (as in reticulation), specifically: a wavy variegation (as in marble); also, to pattern with or as if with veinsVEINED: something suggesting veins (as in reticulation), specifically: a wavy variegation (as in marble); also, to pattern with or as if with veinsVEINING: something suggesting veins (as in reticulation), specifically: a wavy variegation (as in marble); also, to pattern with or as if with veinsVEINY: full of veins: noticeably veined (veiny hands, veiny marble)
Texture: Ribbed, Ridged, Wrinkled
CONTRACT: to knit, to wrinkle (A frown contracted his brow.)CRINKLY: characterized by wrinkles, corrugations, puckersCURL: to form ripples or crinkles (bacon curling in a pan); to twist, to contortKNIT: to contract into wrinkles (knitted her brow), to become compact, to become drawn togetherKNITTING: to contract into wrinkles (knitted her brow), to become compact, to become drawn togetherRIBBING: an arrangement of ribs; also, to furnish or enclose with ribsRIBBY: showing or marked by ribsRIDGING: to form into a ridge; to extend in ridgesRIPPLY: having ripple marks: one of a series of small ridges produced especially on sand by the action of wind, a current of water, or waves; also, a striation across the grain of wood especially on the tangential surfaceROLL: to have an undulating contour (rolling prairie)UNDULANT: having a wavy form, outline, or surface (played her approach shot onto the undulant green)WALE: a narrow raised surface: ridgeWAVE: a shape or outline having successive curves; an undulating line or streak or a pattern formed by such lines; an undulating or jagged line constituting a graphic representation of an action; also, to follow a curving line or take a wavy form: to undulate; to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WAVING: a shape or outline having successive curves; an undulating line or streak or a pattern formed by such lines; an undulating or jagged line constituting a graphic representation of an action; also, to follow a curving line or take a wavy form: to undulate; to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WIZEN: (adj) that is wizened; also, to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality; to cause to wizen (a face wizened by age)WIZENING: (adj) that is wizened; also, to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality; to cause to wizen (a face wizened by age)WRINKLY: having wrinkles: corrugated, puckered
Texture: Rough, Bumpy, Rutted, Pitted
DIMPLING: to mark with dimples, or to exhibit or form dimples, a dimple being a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)NUBBY: having or being like nubbles; having nubsPEBBLE: an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface; also, to grain (a material, such as leather) so as to produce a rough and irregularly indented surfacePEBBLY: an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface; also, to grain (a material, such as leather) so as to produce a rough and irregularly indented surfacePOCK: a spot suggesting a pock; to mark with or as if with pocks: to pitPOCKMARK: an imperfection or depression like a pockmark; also, to cover with or as if with pockmarks: to pitRAWLY: raw: having the surface abraded or chafedROUGH: marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface: coarse; also, to roughenRUTTY: full of rutsTOOTH: a roughness of surface produced by mechanical or artificial meansUNEVEN: not even: not level or smooth: rugged, ragged (large uneven teethuneven handwriting, uneven ground)UNEVENLY: not even: not level or smooth: rugged, ragged (large uneven teethuneven handwriting, uneven ground)VELLUM: slightly rough (paper with a vellum finish)
Texture: Smooth, Even
BALD: lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap) (a rug bald with wear); also, to make bald, to become baldBALDING: lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap) (a rug bald with wear); also, to make bald, to become baldCLEAN: even, smooth (a clean edge; a sharp blow causing a clean break)EVEN: being without break, indentation, or irregularity: smooth; also, to make even; to become evenEVENED: being without break, indentation, or irregularity: smooth; also, to make even; to become even EVENER: one that makes evenEVENING: being without break, indentation, or irregularity: smooth; also, to make even; to become evenFILL: to stop up the interstices, crevices, or pores of (a material, such as cloth, wood, or leather) with a foreign substanceFILLABLE: not in M-W; Collins has “in British English” able to be filled: to stop up the interstices, crevices, or pores of (a material, such as cloth, wood, or leather) with a foreign substanceFILLED: to stop up the interstices, crevices, or pores of (a material, such as cloth, wood, or leather) with a foreign substanceFILLING: to stop up the interstices, crevices, or pores of (a material, such as cloth, wood, or leather) with a foreign substanceGLACE: glacé: made or finished so as to have a smooth glossy surface (e.g., glacé silk) GRIT: to smooth (a material, such as marble) with a coarse abrasiveHARD: of fabrics: having a smooth close napless finishLAID: to lay: to press down giving a smooth and even surface (brushing to lay the nap)LAYING: to dispose or spread over or on a surface (lay track, lay plaster); to press down giving a smooth and even surface (brushing to lay the nap)NEAT: free from irregularity: smooth (neat silk)NEATLY: free from irregularity: smooth (neat silk)PLANE: to make smooth or even: to levelPLANING: to make smooth or even: to levelRAKING: to gather, loosen, or smooth with or as if with a rake (rake leaves into a pile)ROLL: to press, spread, or level with a roller: to: make smooth, even, or compact(hulled and rolled oats) (rolled paint on the walls); —often used with out (rolled out the dough)UNLINED: not lined: such as not marked with lines (unlined paper, a smooth, unlined face)WAXEN: lustrously smooth (waxen petals)
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