STRAKE, pret. of strike. See Strike.
STRAKE, n.
1. A streak. Not used unless in reference to the range of planks in a ships side. See Streak.
2. A narrow board. Not used.
3. The iron band of a wheel. In the United States, this is called a band, or the tire of a wheel.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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