nounπShareAn irregular line left from smearing or motion."The picture I took out the car window had streaks."appearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA continuous series of like events."I hope I can keep up this streak of accomplishments."eventtimeachievementtendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe color of the powder of a mineral. So called, because a simple field test for a mineral is to streak it against unglazed white porcelain."To identify the unknown mineral, the student compared the streaks it left on the porcelain tile to a chart of known minerals' powder colors. "geologymineralmaterialchemistrysubstancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA moth of the family Geometridae, Chesias legatella."Because of their similar appearance and the lack of detailed field guides, entomologists sometimes mistake Streaks for other Geometridae moths. "animalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tendency or characteristic, but not a dominant or pervasive one."Even though he's generally calm, he has streaks of impatience when waiting in long lines. "tendencycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strake."The old wooden boat had several streaks of dark paint along its side, showing where new planks had replaced damaged ones. "nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rung or round of a ladder."The old wooden ladder was missing several streaks, making it unsafe to climb. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of streaking, or running naked through a public area"The college campus banned streaks after several students ran naked through the library during finals week. "cultureentertainmentactionsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have or obtain streaks."If you clean a window in direct sunlight, it will streak."appearancestylemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run naked in public. (Contrast flash)"It was a pleasant game until some guy went streaking across the field."actionhumanbodyentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create streaks."You will streak a window by cleaning it in direct sunlight."appearancestylemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move very swiftly."The children streaked across the playground, chasing each other. "actionwayappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch; to extend; hence, to lay out, as a dead body."After the accident, the rescue team gently streaked the injured man on the stretcher before rushing him to the hospital. "bodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading