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Meaning of texture

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

texture

Pronunciation:/ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.

    Example: 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.

    Example: 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.

verb

Definitions

  1. To create or apply a texture

    Example: Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall.