strickle
verbEtymology From Middle English strikile, strikelle, strikyll, from Old English stricel, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle Dutch strijkel, streekel, strekel.
1
To level using a strickle.
strickle
noun/ˈstrɪkl̩/
Etymology From Middle English strikile, strikelle, strikyll, from Old English stricel, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle Dutch strijkel, streekel, strekel.
1
A rod used to level off heaped grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
2
A tool for sharpening scythes, composed typically of a piece of wood smeared with grease and sand.
3
Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A bevel-edged finishing tool used for smoothing the surface of a mold, core, or mold in sand or loam.
4
Business, Carpentry, Construction, Manufacturing, Masonry A template; a pattern.
5
An instrument used in dressing flax.
- Synonyms
- screed, strickler