strickle

  • 1strickle — [strik′əl] n. [ME strikile < OE stricel < base in strican, to STRIKE] 1. a stick used to level the top of a measure of grain 2. a tool used for sharpening a scythe, etc. 3. Metallurgy a bevel edged finishing tool used in shaping molds vt.… …

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  • 2Strickle — Stric kle, n. [See {Strike}.] 1. An instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike. [1913 Webster] 2. An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle. [1913 Webster] 3. (Founding) An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a… …

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  • 3strickle — /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 …

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  • 4strickle — /ˈstrɪkəl/ (say strikuhl) noun 1. a straightedge used to sweep off heaped up grain or the like to a level with the rim of a measure. 2. Foundry a shaped board used for forming a mould. 3. a piece of wood covered with grease and sand, emery, etc …

  • 5strickle — noun a) A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured b) A tool for sharpening scythes …

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  • 6strickle — noun 1》 a rod used to level off a heaped measure. 2》 a whetting tool. Origin OE stricel; related to strike …

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  • 7strickle — n. [Written also Strikle.] Strike, straight edge …

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  • 8strickle — strick·le …

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  • 9strickle — strick•le [[t]ˈstrɪk əl[/t]] n. 1) a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped up grain to the level of the rim of a measure 2) an implement for sharpening scythes • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME strikyll …

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  • 10strickle —   n. scythe sharpening instrument; template; instrument for levelling off material, especially grain, in a container …

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