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1. (n.) strickle
a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped-up grain to the level of the rim of a measure.
2. strickle
an implement for sharpening scythes.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME strikyll)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) strickle
an implement for sharpening scythes
2. (noun) strickle
a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
3. (verb) strickle
a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand
4. (verb) strickle
level off with a strickle in a measuring container
"strickle sand"
5. (verb) strickle, strike
smooth with a strickle
"strickle the grain in the measure"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) strickle
an instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike
2. (noun) strickle
an instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle
3. (noun) strickle
an instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core
4. (noun) strickle
a templet; a pattern
5. (noun) strickle
an instrument used in dressing flax
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