Carinated (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship; "a carinate sepal".
Classification
Participial adjectives.
Examples
- The carinated leaves of the plant were a distinctive feature of its species.
- The carinated shape of the roof provided additional structural support to the building.
- The carinated sepal of the flower was a key characteristic used in its identification.
- The carinated hull of the ship sliced through the waves with ease.
- The carinated design of the aircraft's wing improved its aerodynamic performance.