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strickle

UK/ˈstrɪkl̩/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (2)

noun

1.

an implement for sharpening scythes

2.

a tool used to level off grain or other granular material in a measure

3.

a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand

verb

1.

form with a strickle

  • “strickle in sand”
2.

smooth with a strickle

  • “strickle the grain in the measure”
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Origin

From Middle English strikile, strikelle, strikyll, from Old English stricel, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle Dutch strijkel, streekel, strekel.

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