No. 2,487 in German
streife
"Streife" means "patrol" or "stripe" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Ich streife durch den Wald und genieße die frische Luft.
I roam through the forest and enjoy the fresh air.
The word 'streife' is used as part of the verb 'streifen', meaning 'to roam'. It visibly expresses the act of wandering or roaming around.
Die Polizisten machen ihre Streife durch die Stadt.
The police officers are on their patrol through the city.
Here 'Streife' is utilised as a noun meaning 'patrol'. It refers clearly to a systematic surveillance performed by police officers.
Der Ärmel meines Hemdes streift die Tischkante.
The sleeve of my shirt brushes against the edge of the table.
In this case, 'streift' is a conjugation of the verb 'streifen', meaning 'to brush against', indicating a gentle touching motion.
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