strickle

1 of 2

noun

strick·​le
ˈstrikəl
plural -s
1
: an instrument for removing surplus grain from the top of a measure
2
a
: an instrument for whetting scythes
b
: a straightedge fed with an abrasive for sharpening knives arranged helically on a cylinder
3
: a template consisting of a board or plate with a beveled edge of definite contour used to sweep or strike up a mold, core, or part of a mold in sand or loam

strickle

2 of 2

transitive verb

"
strickled; strickled; strickling
-k(ə)liŋ
; strickles
: to smooth or form with a strickle

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English strikell; akin to Middle Dutch strekel strickle, Middle English striche, strek strickle, Old English strīcan to pass over lightly, stroke

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“Strickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strickle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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