streaking

/ ˈstriːkɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or instance of running naked through a public place
2. television light or dark streaks to the right of a bright object in a television picture, caused by distortion in the transmission chain

Example Sentences

People from around the UK have been taking pictures of the "comet of the century", which was spotted streaking across the sky on Saturday night.

From BBC

Sirens continued to sound throughout the day across northern Israel and interceptor rockets from Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system were seen streaking into the sky.

From BBC

Another left-handed hitter, streaking second baseman Gavin Lux, was dropped to the No. 8 spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaping over defenders while streaking across the field: check.

From Los Angeles Times

The Perseid meteor shower is back for its annual display, dotting our skies with its signature bright, streaking trails at peak luminance.

From Salon

Related Words

• smear