texture

[ US /ˈtɛkstʃɝ/ ]
[ UK /tˈɛkst‍ʃɐ/ ]

NOUN

the essential quality of something
the texture of Neapolitan life
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
fish with a delicate flavor and texture
sand of a fine grain
breadfruit has the same texture as bread
a stone of coarse grain
the feel of a surface or a fabric
the wall had a smooth texture
the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality
the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together
then another melodic line is added to the texture

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The six tapestries she planted come alive with interwoven threads of color and texture from golden boxleaf honeysuckle, lavender, hebe, leatherleaf sedge, and Bowles' golden sedge bordered by dwarf boxwood.
The highly textured surface of these poems does not, however, obscure the continuous emotional undercurrent.
People can't change their gender, skin color, or hair texture.
The mask is left on for about 15 minutes while it sets to a rubbery texture.
The cake has a nice light texture.
Thus, this festival brings together the richness of the Indian kitchen with its spices and subtle shades of taste and texture.
Unlike the runny texture of most honeys, the gel-like consistency of heather honey means that, to form a set honey, it needs the addition of a more common honey, such as rapeseed, which granulates more quickly.
As the fat reserves are depleted, the texture changes to what I call semi-wax in my notes. Grouse Diary Entry
Sweetened only by honey, the soft texture is created by the addition of fresh buttermilk.
The dual texture will give the dense pigments of a matte lippy plus a plump satin finish. The Sun

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