: having or being a surface with one or more long, narrow channels or depressions : having a groove or many grooves
a grooved track
grooved pavement
From above, the island's grooved rocky cliffs, topped with a dark fuzz of trees along sapphire-bright coves, can seem almost sculptural.—
C. J. Hughes
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On grooved switchback roads heading down to the beach, bronze visages stand serenely in the lush foliage.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This polymer was rolled into a thin sheet, which was then laser-etched with a grooved pattern.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Starting at $999, this American-assembled (with some components also domestically manufactured) turntable features a solid hardwood plinth, advanced single piece magnesium tonearm, a grooved acrylic platter, Iso-Level vibration dampening feet and an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In addition to being on sale for half off, the low-top sneakers stand out for their anthracite color, grooved sole, and soft leather finish.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This polymer was rolled into a thin sheet, which was then laser-etched with a grooved pattern.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Starting at $999, this American-assembled (with some components also domestically manufactured) turntable features a solid hardwood plinth, advanced single piece magnesium tonearm, a grooved acrylic platter, Iso-Level vibration dampening feet and an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In addition to being on sale for half off, the low-top sneakers stand out for their anthracite color, grooved sole, and soft leather finish.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Grooved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grooved. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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