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strickle Definition

strickle (strik′əl)

noun

  1. a stick used to level the top of a measure of grain
  2. a tool used for sharpening a scythe, etc.
  3. Metallurgy a bevel-edged finishing tool used in shaping molds

Etymology: ME strikile < OE stricel < base in strican, to strike

transitive verb strickled -·led, strickling -·ling

to use a strickle on

Browse dictionary entries near strickle

  1. ‹ stricken
  2. ‹ strick
  3. ‹ striation
  4. ‹ striating
  5. ‹ striated
  6. ‹ striate
  7. ‹ striae
  8. ‹ stria
  9. ‹ strewn
  10. ‹ strewing
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