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streaked

|streaked|

/striːkt/

(streak)

line or period

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
streak	streaks	streaks	streaked	streaked	streaking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'streak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'streken,' where 'streken' meant 'to stretch or extend.'

Historical Evolution

'streken' transformed into the modern English word 'streak' through Old English 'strican.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to stretch or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a line or mark of a different color or texture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'streak'.

The tears streaked her face.

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Adjective 1

having lines or marks of a different color or texture.

The sky was streaked with pink and orange hues.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45