geriffelt

grooved, fluted, ribbed

adjective ge-RIF-felt Rare

Usage Note

Geriffelt describes a regular pattern of parallel grooves or ridges on a surface. It is used for classical columns (geriffelter Pfeiler), bottle glass, tool grips and corrugated sheet material.

Examples

"Der geriffelte Griff der Säge verhinderte das Abrutschen."

Natural Translation

The grooved handle of the saw prevented slipping.

Literal Translation

The grooved handle of the saw prevented the slipping.

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