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streaky

/ˈstriːki/

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adjective

Rayado, veteado

Having streaks.

Examples :

"The zebra's coat was streaky with black and white stripes. "

El pelaje de la cebra era rayado con rayas blancas y negras.

appearance quality

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adjective

Golpe de borde

Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.

Examples :

""He got a streaky four when the ball edged off his bat and ran down to the boundary." "

Consiguió un cuatro de golpe de borde cuando la pelota rozó su bate y corrió hasta el límite.

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adjective

Irregular, inconstante

(chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.

Examples :

"Jones has always been a streaky hitter"

Jones siempre ha sido un bateador irregular.

character sport achievement person quality

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adjective

Fortuito, chapucero

Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

Examples :

"The student's essay was streaky; they got a good grade mostly because of lucky guesses, not because they really understood the material. "

El ensayo del estudiante fue chapucero; obtuvieron una buena calificación principalmente debido a conjeturas afortunadas, no porque realmente entendieran el material.

quality achievement