What is another word for carination?
Pronunciation: [kˌaɹɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Carination is defined as the process of making one or more sharp, ridged edges or grooves on a surface or object, often for decorative purposes. Synonyms for carination include fluting, serration, crenellation, notching, and grooving. Fluting can refer to a type of carination that creates parallel grooves, often seen in columns or pillars. Serration is similar to fluting but creates pointed, zigzagged ridges. Crenellation is a type of carination that creates a series of indentations, often used as a defensive feature in architecture. Notching and grooving refer to more generic types of carination, with notching creating V-shaped cuts and grooving creating deeper, wider cuts.
