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stream of consciousness
nounC2
/ˌstriːm əv ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/A literary style or technique that presents a character's continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and reactions in a raw, unfiltered manner, often mimicking the disjointed nature of inner mental processes.
streambed
nounC1
/ˈstriːmbed/The bottom of a stream or river, consisting of the channel where water flows.
streamer
nounB2
/ˈstriːmə(r)/A long, narrow strip of material or something that flows, moves, or broadcasts continuously.
streamer fly
nounSpecialized / Rare
/ˈstriːmə flaɪ/A type of artificial fishing fly tied to resemble a baitfish or small aquatic creature, typically featuring long, flowing materials that create movement in water.
streamflow
nounLow
/ˈstriːmfləʊ/The flow or volume of water within a natural stream or river, typically measured at a given point over time.
streaming
nounC1
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/The continuous, real-time transmission or reception of audio or video data over the internet.
streaming potential
nounC2
/ˈstriːmɪŋ pə(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃ(ə)l/An electrical potential difference created when an electrolyte solution is forced through a capillary or porous material, due to the movement of ions relative to the stationary charged surface.
streamlet
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ˈstriːm.lɪt/A small, narrow stream.
streamline
adjectivenounverb+1C1
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/to design or shape something (like a vehicle or object) to move more easily through air or water by reducing drag.
streamline flow
nounB2
/ˈstriːmlaɪn fləʊ/A state of fluid (liquid or gas) movement characterized by smooth, parallel layers with minimal turbulence or disruption.
streamliner
nounLow
/ˈstriːmˌlaɪ.nə/A person or thing that streamlines; a system, design, or person that makes a process more efficient and effective.
streamside
adjectivenounLow
/ˈstriːmsaɪd/Adjacent to or along the bank of a stream.
streamway
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈstriːmweɪ/A natural channel or passage formed by flowing water, typically in a cave or underground.
streamwood
nounLow (Geographical proper noun)
/ˈstriːmwʊd/A proper noun referring to a village in Illinois, USA, named after the Streamwood Park District.
streator
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈstriːtə/Streator is a proper noun referring to a specific city in Illinois, USA. It does not function as a common noun with a dictionary definition.
streek
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low (Dialectal/Regional)
/striːk/To stretch oneself; to extend or straighten (oneself or one's limbs).
streeking
nounObsolete/Dialectal (C2+/Lexical Specialist)
/ˈstriːkɪŋ/The present participle of the rare or dialectal verb 'streek', meaning to stretch, straighten, or smooth out.
streel
nounVery low
/striːl/To move or trail along in a slovenly, untidy manner.
streep
nounVery low
/striːp/(chiefly informal, rare) A very thin or faint line, stripe, or mark.
street
adjectivenounverbA1
/striːt/A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

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