Strickle

[strikl]

(noun.) a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand.

(noun.) a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure.

(noun.) an implement for sharpening scythes.

(verb.) smooth with a strickle; 'strickle the grain in the measure'.

(verb.) level off with a strickle in a measuring container; 'strickle sand'.

Checked by Ernest--From WordNet

(n.) An instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike.

(n.) An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle.

(n.) An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.

(n.) A templet; a pattern.

(n.) An instrument used in dressing flax.

Inputed by Lawrence

n. Strike, straight-edge.

Typist: Sonia

n. a straight-edge for levelling the top of a measure of grain: a template.—Also Strick′ler.

Typed by Jewel