strickle

Noun

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

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

• an implement for sharpening scythes

Verb

• smooth with a strickle
  • strickle the grain in the measure
    

• level off with a strickle in a measuring container
  • strickle sand