n.
- a long, thin mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings.
- an element of a specified kind in someone's character:
a ruthless streak.
- a spell of specified success or luck.
v.
- mark with streaks.
- move very fast in a specified direction.
- informal run naked in a public place so as to shock or amuse.
Phrase
- like a streak
informal very fast. - streak of lightning
a flash of lightning.
Derivative
Etymology
OE strica, of Gmc origin; rel. to strike.