DictionarystreakFast movement
verb

streak

To move at great speed.

A rabbit streaks across the yard and disappears under the fence.

Etymology

Streak names a long narrow mark. Rapid movement is pictured as leaving such a line or blur behind it.

More examples

  • A shooting star streaked across the night sky.
  • Motorcycles go streaking past us on the highway.
  • A fan streaked naked across the field during halftime.

Forms

streak · streaks · streaked · streaking

streaker noun — A person who runs naked in public.

Similar words

dash
Usually suggests a sudden, hurried movement over a short distance.
zoom
Often describes vehicles or objects moving very quickly.
race
Often suggests competition or urgency, rather than speed alone.