Definition

1. Noun:

   • A foundry tool for shaping molds: A "strickle" is a tool used in a foundry to shape or smooth a sand mold.
   • A leveling tool for granular material: A "strickle" is a straight-edged tool or rod used to level off a heaped measure of grain, flour, or similar dry goods.
   • A scythe sharpener: A "strickle" is an implement, often a shaped stone or abrasive rod, used for sharpening a scythe blade.

2. Verb:

   • To smooth or level with a strickle: The action of using a strickle to make a surface even or to remove excess material.
   • To level grain in a measure: The specific action of using a strickle to strike off excess grain from the top of a measuring container.
   • To shape sand in a foundry: The action of using a strickle to form a mold in sand.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The foundry worker used a wooden strickle to shape the sand for the casting.
  • After filling the bushel basket, the farmer drew a strickle across the top to get an exact measure.
  • He carried a strickle in his pocket to keep his scythe sharp while harvesting.

• Verb:

  • Please strickle the sand to create a perfectly flat surface for the mold.
  • The merchant will strickle the grain to ensure a fair measure for the customer.
  • You must strickle the excess flour from the cup for an accurate recipe.

Advanced Usage

• "To strickle off": To level or remove excess material by drawing a strickle across a surface.
  • Strickle off the sand to the line marked on the pattern.

Variants and Related Words

• Strickling (gerund/noun): The act or process of using a strickle.
  • The strickling of the grain was done with great care.

Synonyms

• Noun (for leveling): Strike, leveling rod, strike-off bar.
• Noun (for sharpening): Whetstone, hone.
• Verb (for leveling): Strike off, level, smooth.

Related Phrases

• "To strike with a strickle": An alternative phrasing for the leveling action.
  • The old method was to strike the grain with a strickle.

Noun

1. a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand
2. a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
3. an implement for sharpening scythes

Verb

1. smooth with a strickle
   • strickle the grain in the measure
2. level off with a strickle in a measuring container
   • strickle sand