strickle

Etymology

From Middle English strikile, strykylle, equivalent to strick + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle Dutch strijkel, streekel, strekel.

noun

  1. A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
  2. A tool for sharpening scythes.
  3. An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.
  4. (carpentry, masonry) A templet; a pattern.
  5. An instrument used in dressing flax.

verb

  1. (transitive) To level using a strickle.

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