texturize

verb

tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing

transitive verb

: texture

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While thinning shears have anywhere from 25 to 50 teeth, texturizing shears have something closer to 15. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2023 When weightlifting, exposing fine metallic wedding bands to texturized grips or other machinery can lead to scratching, discoloration, tarnishing or even accidental breakage, a costly mistake. — Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023

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circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of texturize was circa 1950

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texturize

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tex·​tur·​ize ˈteks-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce texturize (audio)
texturized; texturizing
: texture entry 2
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