streak
1 of 2verb/strik/
Forms:streaks,streaking,streaked,streaked
1
to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark
C2- With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory.
- The car streaked down the highway, its headlights piercing through the darkness.
- The cyclist streaks down the hill, wind rushing past as the wheels spin.
- The hummingbird streaks through the garden, hovering momentarily at each flower.
- The laser pointer streaks through the air, highlighting key points on the presentation.
2
to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color
- The marble countertop was streaked with veins of white and gray.
- Rain had streaked the window with dirt and mud.
- Her hair was streaked with blonde highlights.
- The artist streaks the canvas with bold brush strokes.
- The sky was streaked with the colors of sunset.
3
to run naked through a public place as a prank, protest, or thrill
- A group of students decided to streak across the campus lawn.
- He streaked at the football game, causing a stir among the spectators.
- The dare involved streaking through the crowded street.
- Police quickly apprehended the man who attempted to streak through the market.
- She laughed at the viral video of someone streaking at a concert.