streak
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noun \ˈstrēk\Definition of STREAK
1
: a line or mark of a different color or texture from the ground : stripe
2
a : the color of the fine powder of a mineral obtained by scratching or rubbing against a hard white surface and constituting an important distinguishing character b : inoculum implanted in a line on a solid medium c : any of numerous virus diseases of plants (as tobacco and maize) resembling mosaic but usually producing at least some linear markings
3
a : a narrow band of light b : a lightning bolt
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a : a slight admixture : trace <had a mean streak in him> b : a brief run (as of luck) c : a consecutive series <was on a winning streak>
5
: a narrow layer (as of fat)
6
: an act or instance of streaking
See Examples of STREAK
- He left streaks where he wiped the glass.
- The miners had streaks of coal dust on their faces.
- a streak of 11 straight victories
Origin of STREAK
Middle English streke, from Old English strica; akin to Old High German strich line, Latin striga row — more at strike
First Known Use: before 12th century
2streak
verbDefinition of STREAK
transitive verb : to make streaks on or in <tears streaking her face>
intransitive verb
1
: to move swiftly : rush <a jet streaking across the sky>
2
: to have a streak (as of winning or outstanding performances)
3
: to run naked through a public place
— streak·er noun
Examples of STREAK
- A shooting star streaked across the sky.
- A skateboarder streaked past us.
First Known Use of STREAK
1576
streak
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Colour of a mineral in its powdered form, usually obtained by rubbing the mineral on a hard, white surface (e.g., a tile of unglazed porcelain) to yield a streak of fine powder. The streak's colour is usually constant for a given mineral, even if the mineral varies in colour as it occurs in the field or if the streak is different from the colour of the unpowdered mineral. Streak is diagnostically useful because it may distinguish between mineral species that are otherwise similar in appearance.
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