streek

[ streek ]

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch (one's limbs), as on awakening or by exercise.
2. to extend (one's hand or arm), as in reaching for or offering an object.
3. to stretch out or prepare (a corpse) for burial.

verb (used without object)

1. to fall or lie prostrate.
2. to move quickly, especially to advance.

Other Words From

• streeker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of streek¹

1200–50; Middle English (north) streken, variant of strecchen to stretch

Example Sentences

In Germany another lockdown sceptic, the virologist Hendrik Streek, thinks countries could be approaching one third immunity, which could be hopeful.

From The Guardian

At a 9 April press conference, Streek and his colleagues announced that, based on combined antibody and virus tests of about 500 people, 15% of inhabitants of the hard-hit small town of Gangelt in western Germany had already been infected with SARS-CoV-2, and now had immunity to the virus—about three times the number who had been officially diagnosed.

From Science Magazine

Enrollment in courses for budding tax consultants “has never been so high,” said Jan van de Streek, a professor at the University of Amsterdam who teaches tax policy, with a hint of chagrin.

From New York Times

Judge Ingo Streek said his opinion was the owner could still drive his car, even though his conscience may be troubled by its impact on the environment.

From Reuters

If they do not succeed, Streek will rule on March 16.

From Reuters