strick

[ strik ]

noun

1. a group of any of the major bast fibers, as flax or jute, prepared for conversion into sliver form.
2. any of the pieces cut from a layer of carded and combed silk.

strick

/ strɪk /

noun

1. textiles any bast fibres preparatory to being made into slivers

Word History and Origins

Origin of strick¹

1375–1425; late Middle English strik bundle of hemp or flax, stick for leveling heaping measures; strickle

Word History and Origins

Origin of strick¹

C15 stric, perhaps of Low German origin; compare Middle Dutch stric, Middle Low German strik rope

Example Sentences

“By hijacking images of the influencers, these accounts clearly recognise the value of creating a believable human persona that followers can relate to – they share photographs of the women at the beach, out at a café, or doing their make-up,” Benjamin Strick, director of investigations at CIR, told CNN.

From Salon

Jeremy Strick, the director of the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, will retire in June 2024 after 15 years in the role, the center announced on Thursday.

From New York Times

“I’ve had a nearly 40-year career in art museums,” said Strick, 68, who has led the nonprofit organization since 2009.

From New York Times

"The scale of what we've been able to document is bigger than what we've ever seen before," says Ben Strick, CIR's director of investigations.

From BBC

“But Strick has had an incredible year.”

From Washington Times