streaks
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B2
/striːks/
(streak)
line or period
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 Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a line or mark.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
The sky was filled with streaks of pink and orange at sunset.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to move very fast in a specified direction.
The cat streaked across the garden.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45