streak synonyms

streak

n.

  1. A band

    stripe, strip, ridge; see band 1.

  2. A ray or flash of light

    bolt, flare, beam, thunderbolt, lightning bolt, burst, glint; see also ray.

like a streak

like lightning, swift, speedy; see fast 1, rapid 2.

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