Streaked: meaning, definitions and examples
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streaked
[ striΛkt ]
Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective
animal description
Having lines, bands, or marks of a different color or texture.
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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.
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.