This is the 1864th most frequent German word.
strich
"Strich" means "line" or "stroke" in English.
Here, 'Strich' is used to denote a line or stroke made on paper or another surface.
Der Künstler zog einen langen Strich auf das Papier.
The artist drew a long line on the paper.
Here, 'strich' refers to the past tense of 'streichen,' meaning to glide or move smoothly over a surface.
Der Wind war stark, doch der Segelbootfahrer strich über das Meer.
The wind was strong, but the sailor glided over the sea.
Here, the figurative usage of 'Strich' refers to interfering or canceling plans, akin to drawing a line through something to nullify it.