1. a tool used to level grain in a measure or to sharpen scythes
Usage: archaic; agricultural

1. to level or smooth with a strickle
Usage: archaic; agricultural

Examples

• The farmer used a strickle to level the wheat in the bushel basket.
• He carefully strickled the grain to ensure an accurate measurement.
• The old strickle hung on a peg in the barn.
• She strickled the barley smooth before weighing it.
• The wooden strickle was worn smooth from years of use.