1. A tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
   "The miller used a strickle to level the flour in the measuring cup"
    
2. A tool used in a foundry to shape a mould in sand
   "The metalworker used a strickle to smooth the sand mould"
    
3. An implement for sharpening scythes
   "The farmer honed his scythe blade with a strickle"

1. Level off with a strickle in a measuring container
   "strickle sand"
    
2. Smooth with a strickle
   "strickle the grain in the measure";
   - strike

Derived forms: strickling, strickled, strickles

Type of: even, even out, flush, implement, level, sharpener, tool

Encyclopedia: Strickle