Grooved/ɡruːvd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Physical Texture Used to describe objects with a surface that you can feel or see has an indent. The grooved handle provided a better grip. Pro Tip 2/3Tactile Usage Often used when the texture of an object affects how it's used or handled. The grooved design on the soles improves traction. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Detail A grooved item may be described to emphasize its visual aesthetic or detail. The grooved patterns on the pottery were intricate.