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/strik"euhl/, n., v., strickled, strickling.n.1. a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped-up grain to the level of the rim of a measure.2. Metall. a template rotated to generate a mold surface symmetrical about one axis.3. an implement for sharpening scythes, composed typically of a piece of wood smeared with grease and sand.v.t.4. to sweep off or remove with a strickle.[1400-50; late ME strikyll; perh. continuing OE stricel teat (perh. also "leveling stick"); see STRIKE, -LE]
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Universalium. 2010.