streak
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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
Only the past two losses in the team's three-game losing 'streak' were winnable.
And the racing fanatic was set to boost his winnings to a massive £2 million jackpot if his lucky 'streak' continued.
Smith possessed a vainglorious 'streak' to his character, but also showed great valour and judgement.
a 'streak' of oil
The longer his losing 'streak' continues the less likely he is to leap the final psychological barrier.
Her hand travelled down the glass, smearing a clear 'streak' through the cloudy vapour that formed on the window's face.
the team closed the season with an 11-game losing 'streak'
Moss attacks vertically, using his speed to 'streak' downfield and his size and leaping ability to snatch passes away from defenders.
The solid defense that propelled the winning 'streak' was in top form.
In the midst of a losing 'streak' , a contingent of backup players complained about playing time.
a 'streak' for charity
Frye is a double threat on offense; a solid perimeter shooter with a fearless 'streak' .
the theater is on a winning 'streak'
a 'streak' of oil
I understand that South Carolina, less than a year removed from a 21-game losing 'streak' , is at the top of the East Division.
there's a 'streak' of insanity in the family
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.
there's a 'streak' of insanity in the family
Krystal's independent 'streak' bubbled to the surface again.
Stock markets will break their three-year losing 'streak' , but the recovery will be unspectacular, Irish business leaders said.
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.
Her uncle always possessed a materialistic 'streak' to his character, even when it came down to breaks between appointments.
They have a thin 'streak' of white scales that extends above their anterior eyes.
Will New York's uncanny 'streak' of luck continue?
Rubbing her face with the palm of her hand and smearing the tear 'streak' , Janet sighed and rose from her bed, thinking about all the things her mother used to tell her.
This cultured exterior hides a 'streak' of juvenile depravity.
They'd 'streak' my hair cheap, and they used temporary dye.
It's also the pressure of culture and religion which can cause depression or the rebellious 'streak' .
It's very controversial because there's a strong 'streak' in popular culture that goes back to common law.
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