streak
સ્ટ્રીક
definition
verb
tears streaking her face, Cynthia looked up
cover (a surface) with streaks.
the cat leaped free and streaked across the street
move very fast in a specified direction.
noun
a streak of oil
a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
there's a streak of insanity in the family
an element of a specified kind in someone's character.
example
Lucy had a ruthless 'streak'
His ruthless 'streak' was demonstrated when he dumped Burley after a reported disagreement over team selection.
Her uncle always possessed a materialistic 'streak' to his character, even when it came down to breaks between appointments.
a 'streak' of oil
Smith possessed a vainglorious 'streak' to his character, but also showed great valour and judgement.
The solid defense that propelled the winning 'streak' was in top form.
Her hand travelled down the glass, smearing a clear 'streak' through the cloudy vapour that formed on the window's face.
He remained married and close to his family but despite a narrow 'streak' of puritanism in his make-up, lived openly for years with his mistress, a chorus girl and minor actress, less than half his age.
It seemed like Ian was always working on some solid 'streak' , as he had six hitting streaks over six games, though none over eleven.
there's a 'streak' of insanity in the family
He is known as a courteous man, but with a ruthless 'streak' .
After an eight-game losing 'streak' earlier this month, their chances of making the postseason were as low as Rogers' popularity with reporters.
This cultured exterior hides a 'streak' of juvenile depravity.
Rather, it was a combination of both mental and physical elements that kept the 'streak' alive.
She let go of his neck, placing her slender fingers on his cheek and tracing his jawbone, a 'streak' of red defining it better.
It's also the pressure of culture and religion which can cause depression or the rebellious 'streak' .
They have lost nine matches in a row, and with a batting line-up so inexperienced, that losing 'streak' could well stretch to 13 by the time this tournament is done.
The index fell for a fifth consecutive day on Friday, its longest losing 'streak' in nine months.
It's very controversial because there's a strong 'streak' in popular culture that goes back to common law.
When he stands next to someone on a winning 'streak' and bets on their numbers, luck leaves the table.
His violent 'streak' is said to have surfaced following the death of his 20-month-old baby son in 1987.
But if that losing 'streak' from last season carries into 2003, all bets are off.
Lucy had a ruthless 'streak'
The Aberdeen defender is a youngster with a mischievous 'streak' never far from the surface.
Turning to stocks, the Nasdaq continued its losing 'streak' today.
He was handsome and well-mannered but there was an underlying 'streak' , just under the surface, she didn't like.
They'd 'streak' my hair cheap, and they used temporary dye.
the team closed the season with an 11-game losing 'streak'
Frye is a double threat on offense; a solid perimeter shooter with a fearless 'streak' .
It's a kind of anti-intellectualism, a 'streak' in contemporary culture that is sceptical of the mature, educated adult - as if to be that is the worst of all possible sins.
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