STRICKLE

strickle

(noun) a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand

strickle

(noun) a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure

strickle

(noun) an implement for sharpening scythes

strickle, strike

(verb) smooth with a strickle; “strickle the grain in the measure”

strickle

(verb) level off with a strickle in a measuring container; “strickle sand”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

strickle (plural strickles)

A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.

A tool for sharpening scythes.

An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.

(carpentry, masonry) A templet; a pattern.

An instrument used in dressing flax.

Synonyms

• screed

Verb

strickle (third-person singular simple present strickles, present participle strickling, simple past and past participle strickled)

(transitive) To level using a strickle.

Anagrams

• Stickler, stickler, ticklers, trickles

Source: Wiktionary

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Stric"kle, n. Etym: [See Strike.]

1. An instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike.

2. An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle.

3. (Founding)

Definition: An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.

4. (Carp. & Mason.)

Definition: A templet; a pattern.

5. An instrument used in dressing flax. [Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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