groovings

At the edges I thought I could see groovings; noted the same appearances at the outlines of the Stars.

The Metal Monster 2004

In these mere groovings might also be accompanied by no signs, or at the most by slight local pain and tenderness.

Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre George Henry Makins

On Friday, a party of about seventy started under the direction of Mr.R. Chambers, to examine into the groovings on the western face of Corstophine Hill, and the striæ on the sandstone near R.velstone.

International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 Various

The lowest stage was 15/gar/square by 5 1/2 high (Smith, 300 feet by 110), and the wall, in accordance with the usual Babylonian custom, seems to have been ornamented with recessed groovings.

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Theophilus Goldridge Pinches 1895

It has been cut through the solid rock to a depth of more than a hundred feet, and the groovings made by the ropes of the waterpots in far-off centuries are still visible at its mouth.

Patriarchal Palestine 1889

He was now enabled to show us these groovings and scratchings on the rocks near Edinburgh.

James Nasmyth: Engineer, An Autobiography. Nasmyth, James 1885

The glacial origin of these groovings on the rocks was then occupying the attention of geologists.

James Nasmyth: Engineer, An Autobiography. Nasmyth, James 1885

The indications which he has to consider consist in the direction and manner in which the surface materials have been carried, the physical conditions of these materials, the shape of the surface of the underlying rock as regards its general contour, and the presence or absence of scratches and groovings on its surface.

Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography Nathaniel Southgate Shaler 1873

The polishings, he said, were caused by the ice slowly grinding over the surface of the rock, and the flutings and groovings were caused, not by the ice itself, but by stones which were embedded in its under surface, and which cut the solid granite as if with chisels.

Rivers of Ice 1859

Now, come along, and bundle into the boat, if you have done bidding every one good-bye; and take care you don't slip down in the ice-groovings, as you did the other day.

Madam How and Lady Why Charles Kingsley 1847