1. (

• strickle ,

) an implement for sharpening scythes ;

2. (

• strickle ,

) a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure ;

3. (

• strickle

) a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand ;

1. (

• strickle ,

) level off with a strickle in a measuring container; "strickle sand" ;

2. (

• strickle ,
• strike ,

) smooth with a strickle; "strickle the grain in the measure" ;