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- [streek]
- /strik/
- /strˈiːk/
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- [streek]
- /strik/
Definitions of streek word
- verb with object streek to stretch (one's limbs), as on awakening or by exercise. 1
- verb with object streek to extend (one's hand or arm), as in reaching for or offering an object. 1
- verb with object streek to stretch out or prepare (a corpse) for burial. 1
- verb without object streek to fall or lie prostrate. 1
- verb without object streek to move quickly, especially to advance. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of streek
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English (north) streken, variant of strecchen to stretch
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Streek
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
streek popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
streek usage trend in Literature
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