streak

²streak

verb

Definition 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

1. A shooting star streaked across the sky.
2. A skateboarder streaked past us.

First Known Use of STREAK

1576

Related to STREAK

Synonyms: band, bar, stripe

Related Words: blaze

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