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streaked

 

[ striːkt ]

Context #1

animal description

Having lines, bands, or marks of a different color or texture.

Synonyms

streaky, striped, variegated

Examples of usage

  • The tiger had streaked fur, blending in with the tall grass.
  • The bird's wings were streaked with white and brown.
  • The snake had a streaked pattern on its scales.
Context #2

action description

To move very quickly in a specified direction or manner.

Synonyms

dash, speed, zoom

Examples of usage

  • The car streaked down the highway, leaving a trail of dust.
  • The athlete streaked across the finish line, winning the race.

Word origin

The word 'streaked' originated from the Middle English word 'streken', which means 'to move quickly'. Over time, the meaning of 'streaked' evolved to include the description of lines or bands of different colors or textures. The word is commonly used in the context of describing animals with distinctive markings.

See also: streak, streaking, streaks, streaky.