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

The protection will last as long as Winston can still fling the ball 50 yards downfield to a streaking wide receiver.

From The Daily Beast

Carter had never been so exhausted; he was in so much pain, and so spent, that tears started streaking from his eyes.

From The Daily Beast

The small claws were already streaking up toward them, shining metal spheres going fast, racing frantically through the ash.

From Project Gutenberg

The fat pale eyes woman was standing over both of them, tears streaking her face.

From Project Gutenberg

Planes that flew as fast as the one that had gone streaking off across the sky represented danger.

From Project Gutenberg

Some Indians on their way to a war dance at Shakopee came streaking along all painted up.

From Project Gutenberg

The rush of air, as he tore along, sent his broad-brimmed hat flying, and set his hair streaking out behind him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• smear