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to streak
01
to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark
Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
present tense
streak
3rd person singular
streaks
past simple
streaked
past participle
streaked
Examples
With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory.
02
to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color
Examples
The marble countertop was streaked with veins of white and gray.
03
to run naked through a public place as a prank, protest, or thrill
Examples
A group of students decided to streak across the campus lawn.
Streak
01
a consecutive series of repeated actions or behaviors forming a consistent pattern or routine
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
streaks
Examples
She maintained a winning streak of ten games in a row.
02
a narrow line, stripe, or marking of a different color or texture from the surrounding area
Examples
The marble countertop had a streak of white running through it.
03
a notable quality, often a habitual tendency
Examples
He has a streak of stubbornness that comes out in debates.
04
a brief, narrow flash of light or energy
Examples
A streak of lightning lit up the night sky.
Lexical Tree
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