Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A usually straight, fairly short line drawn with a pen or other writing or drawing tool.
Natural examples
Zieh einen geraden Strich unter die Überschrift.
Draw a straight line under the heading.
Auf dem Thermometer fehlt ein Strich.
A mark is missing on the thermometer.
Der Künstler setzte mit wenigen Strichen ein Gesicht aufs Papier.
The artist sketched a face with a few strokes.
Usage note
Strich is masculine and forms Striche; it often refers to a drawn line or mark on a scale.
Mini-lesson: Strich
A usually straight, fairly short line drawn with a pen or other writing or drawing tool. Strich is masculine and forms Striche; it often refers to a drawn line or mark on a scale.
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