stryka

Norwegian Nynorsk

/²stryːkɑ/, /ˈstryːkɑ/

verb
Definitions
  • to stroke (To move one's hand along a surface)
  • to iron (clothes)
  • to coat (with paint etc.)
  • to use a bow on a string instrument
  • to strike (delete, cross out)
  • to fail (an exam)
  • to strike (haul down, lower a flag, sail)
  • to move quickly, suddenly

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse strjúka.

Origin

Old Norse

strjúka

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