streak
|streak|
/striːk/
line or period
Etymology
'streak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'streken,' where 'streken' meant 'to stretch or extend.'
'streken' transformed into the modern English word 'streak' through gradual phonetic changes.
Initially, it meant 'to stretch or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a line or mark' and 'a period of success or luck.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
There was a streak of paint on the wall.
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Noun 2
a continuous period of specified success or luck.
The team is on a winning streak.
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Verb 1
to move very fast in a specified direction.
The car streaked down the highway.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39