strickle

strick·le

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [strik-uh l]
- /ˈstrɪk əl/
- /ˈstrɪkl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strik-uh l]
- /ˈstrɪk əl/

Definitions of strickle word

noun strickle a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped-up grain to the level of the rim of a measure. 1
noun strickle Metallurgy. a template rotated to generate a mold surface symmetrical about one axis. 1
noun strickle an implement for sharpening scythes, composed typically of a piece of wood smeared with grease and sand. 1
verb with object strickle to sweep off or remove with a strickle. 1
noun strickle a board used for sweeping off excess material in a container 0
noun strickle a template used for shaping a mould 0

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Origin of strickle

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English strikyll; perhaps continuing Old English stricel teat (perhaps also “leveling stick”); see strike, -le

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Parts of speech for Strickle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Strickle

strickle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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