2. An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle.
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3. (Founding) An instrument used for smoothing the surface of
a core.
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4. (Carp. & Mason.) A templet; a pattern.
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5. An instrument used in dressing flax. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
strickle — [strik′əl] n. [ME strikile < OE stricel < base in strican, to STRIKE] 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 vt.… … English World dictionary
strickle — /strik euhl/, n., v., strickled, strickling. n. 1. a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped up grain to the level of the rim of a measure. 2. Metall. a template rotated to generate a mold surface symmetrical about one axis. 3. an implement for … Universalium
strickle — /ˈstrɪkəl/ (say strikuhl) noun 1. a straightedge used to sweep off heaped up grain or the like to a level with the rim of a measure. 2. Foundry a shaped board used for forming a mould. 3. a piece of wood covered with grease and sand, emery, etc …
strickle — noun a) A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured b) A tool for sharpening scythes … Wiktionary
strickle — noun 1》 a rod used to level off a heaped measure. 2》 a whetting tool. Origin OE stricel; related to strike … English new terms dictionary
strickle — n. [Written also Strikle.] Strike, straight edge … New dictionary of synonyms
strickle — strick·le … English syllables
strickle — strick•le [[t]ˈstrɪk əl[/t]] n. 1) a straightedge used for sweeping off heaped up grain to the level of the rim of a measure 2) an implement for sharpening scythes • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME strikyll … From formal English to slang
strickle — n. scythe sharpening instrument; template; instrument for levelling off material, especially grain, in a container … Dictionary of difficult words
strickle — n. 1 a rod used in strike measure. 2 a whetting tool. Etymology: OE stricel, rel. to STRIKE … Useful english dictionary
