Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A rod used to level off heaped grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A tool for sharpening scythes, composed typically of a piece of wood smeared with grease and sand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: husbandry
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noun
A bevel-edged finishing tool used for smoothing the surface of a mold, core, or mold in sand or loam.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, metallurgy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A template; a pattern.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, carpentry, construction, manufacturing, masonry
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noun
An instrument used in dressing flax.
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verb
To level using a strickle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tool
noun
a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: implement
noun
an implement for sharpening scythes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sharpener
verb
smooth with a strickle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: strike
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Broader terms: flush, level, even out, even
verb
level off with a strickle in a measuring container
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: flush, level, even out, even
History
From Middle English strikile, strikelle, strikyll, from Old English stricel, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle Dutch strijkel, streekel, strekel.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
