streak
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noun 1. a long, thin mark or line.
Ex. He has a streak of dirt on his face. We saw streaks of lightning. She gets up at the first streak of daylight. A window, through which the first streaks of light could be seen (Time).
2a. a layer.
streak
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streak, noun, verb.
streak
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v.i. 1. to become streaked or streaky.
2. (Informal.) to move very fast; go at full speed.
Ex. Our man streaked past the others and over the finishing line.
3. to dash naked through a public area, especially as a fad.
streak
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v.t. to put long, thin marks or lines on.
Ex. The Indians used to streak their faces with paint. She usually streaks her brown hair with a blond color.