streak

//striːk//
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Visual representation of streak

Noun

streakSingular
streaksPlural
1

A long, thin line or mark of a different color or texture from its surroundings.

There were streaks of paint on the wall.

2

A continuous period of specified success or luck.

The team is on a winning streak of five games.

3

An element of a specified kind in someone's character.

She has a stubborn streak that makes her never give up.

Verb

streakInfinitive
streakPresent tense
streakedPast tense
streakedPast participle
streakingPresent participle
streaksThird-person singular
1

To mark with long, thin lines of a different color.

The sunset streaked the sky with orange and pink.

2

To move very fast in a specified direction.

The car streaked down the highway.

3

To run naked in a public place as a prank or for attention.

A man streaked across the football field during the game.

Synonym