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A pattern of band-like markings
“A silver streak lined her neatly pinned hair, though age had not yet made it the dominant color.”
Distinguishing characteristics
Plural for a beam or flash of light, or of something that emits light
“All of a sudden, a white streak of lightning thundered and landed right in front of the Celestial Fairy!”
Plural for a continuous period of a given occurrence, event or activity
“There was general astonishment when he continued his winning streak with so little serious opposition.”
Plural for a quality or characteristic of a specified kind in the character of someone or something
“His ruthless streak was demonstrated when he dumped Burley after a reported disagreement over team selection.”
Plural for a stain or smear
“He swiped at the sweat that dribbled into his ears and down his chin, leaving a muddy streak on his arm.”
Plural for a small amount of something
“The doctor had a failing, a little streak of vanity, and he liked his friends to know that he played an important part in certain cryptic affairs.”
Plural for a series or succession of connected events or things
Plural for a shade or variety of a colour
Plural for a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy, or the texture itself
To move very fast in a given direction
“We stayed up all night in the middle of August, watching shooting stars streak through the sky.”
To make stripes or lines on
“Why did Sarah feel a need to streak her hair with different shades of blond or red?”
To stain or smear
“I gingerly plucked the offending confection off my shirt, being careful not to streak the fabric with chocolate.”
To change or cause to change to a different, less attractive colour
To apply a substance by rubbing
To brandish one's possessions as a signal of one's status
To glitter or glimmer with light
To add a touch of color to
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