streak
streek
- n an unbroken series of events
had a streak of bad luck - n a distinctive characteristic
he has a stubborn streak
a streak of wildness - n a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
- n a sudden flash (as of lightning)
- v move quickly in a straight line
The plane streaked across the sky - v run naked in a public place
- v mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
- The Finch family streak is a good deal more serious it is an overpowering disposition toward sanity.
- As it must to all streaks, an end came at last to Joe Di Maggio's batting spree.
- From PTI's Amy Sullivan: One more semi-related note on Rahm: Obamas victory on Tuesday night means the streak of outsider campaigns beating insider campaigns continues.