streak
Pronunciation:
/stɹiːk/noun
Definitions
An irregular line left from smearing or motion.
Example: The picture I took out the car window had streaks.
A continuous series of like events.
Example: I hope I can keep up this streak of accomplishments.
The color of the powder of a mineral. So called, because a simple field test for a mineral is to streak it against unglazed white porcelain.
A moth of the family Geometridae, Chesias legatella.
verb
Definitions
To have or obtain streaks.
Example: If you clean a window in direct sunlight, it will streak.
To run naked in public. (Contrast flash)
Example: It was a pleasant game until some guy went streaking across the field.
To create streaks.
Example: You will streak a window by cleaning it in direct sunlight.
To move very swiftly.