Carination

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɑɹiˈneɪʃən/

Carination (noun)

  1. A raised line or ridge on a surface, often shaped like a narrow crest.
  2. A form that looks like a keel, with a central raised part running along a body or structure.

Examples

  • The leaf shows a ridge on surface along its center.
  • Carination on surface helps the material keep its shape.