Stríek

Saterland Frisian

Alternative forms

• Striek

Etymology

From Old Frisian *strēk, *strāk, from Proto-West Germanic *straik. Cognate with English stroke, German Streich.

Noun

Stríek m (plural Stríeke)

1. A short line, dash.
2. An area or district.
3. A furry or velvety surface.
4. The lay or direction of one's hair.
5. A grain in wood.
6. A stripe.
7. A sling used to catch birds; birdtrap.
8. A crack.
9. (in marbles) Starting line.
10. The line or track left by ice skates.