Meaning

noun an implement for sharpening scythes

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

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

originFrom 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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