streak

A line, mark, smear, or band differentiated by color or texture from its surroundings.

An inherent, often contrasting quality.

A ray or flash of light.

A brief run or stretch, as of luck.

An unbroken series, as of wins or losses.

The color of the fine powder produced when a mineral is rubbed against a hard surface. Used as a distinguishing characteristic.

Any of various viral diseases of plants characterized by the appearance of discolored stripes on the leaves or stems.

A sample of microorganisms that has been introduced into a solid culture medium by a needle drawn across its surface.

To mark with streaks.