texturize


tex·tur·ize

T0137400 (tĕks′chə-rīz′)tr.v. tex·tur·ized, tex·tur·iz·ing, tex·tur·iz·es To give a desired texture to by a special process: texturize polyester yarn.
tex′tur·iz′er n.

texturize

(ˈtɛkstʃəˌraɪz) or

texturise

vb (tr) to apply texture to

tex•ture

(ˈtɛks tʃər)

n., v. -tured, -tur•ing. n. 1. the characteristic physical structure given to a material, an object, etc., by the size, shape, and arrangement of its parts: soil of a sandy texture. 2. the characteristic structure of the threads, fibers, etc., that make up a textile fabric: coarse texture. 3. essential or characteristic quality; essence. 4. the visual and tactile quality of the surface of a work of art resulting from the way in which the materials are used. 5. the quality given, as to a musical work, by the combination or interrelation of parts or elements. 6. a rough or grainy surface quality. 7. anything produced by weaving; woven fabric. v.t. 8. to give texture or a particular texture to. 9. to make by or as if by weaving. [1400–50; late Middle English < Latin textūra web =text(us), past participle of texere to weave + -ūra -ure] tex′tur•al, adj. tex′tur•al•ly, adv.