Sulcation refers to the act or process of forming furrows or ridges. Synonyms for this word include grooving, channeling, corrugating, ribbing, indenting, scoring, and incising. These terms describe the various ways in which an object can be patterned or marked with lines or grooves. Grooving is a general term that can refer to any indentations or depressions, while channeling specifically refers to the formation of channels for liquids or wiring. Corrugating and ribbing are often used to describe patterns on metal or plastic surfaces, while indenting, scoring, and incising are more commonly used in woodworking or carving. All these synonyms for sulcation help to add texture, structure, and depth to objects and surfaces.