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tex|ture «TEHKS chuhr», noun, verb, -tured, -tur|ing.

–n.

1. the arrangement of threads in a woven fabric: »

Homespun is cloth that has a loose texture. A piece of burlap has a much coarser texture than a linen handkerchief.

2. a) Figurative. the arrangement of parts of anything; structure; constitution; makeup: »

the granular texture of sandy soil. Her skin has a fine texture. The texture of marble makes it take a polish.

SYNONYM(S): composition. b) the structure or minute molding (of a surface).

3. Fine Arts. the representation of the structure and minute molding of a surface, especially of the skin, as distinct from its color.

4. the musical quality of combined voices, instruments, or parts: »

the harsh texture of brass instruments.

5. Archaic. a textile fabric.

–v.t.

to provide with a particular texture; give a certain texture to: »

…a smooth texturing of cotton and Arnel acetate (New York Times). Figurative. A bright faultless vision textured out of mere sunbeams (Thomas Carlyle).

╂[earlier, the process of weaving < Latin textūra a web; texture; structure < texere to weave]

–tex´ture|less, adjective.