strike
strike
straɪk
straik
British pronunciation
/stɹˈa‌ɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "strike"in English

to strike
01

to hit using hands or weapons

Transitive: to strike sb/sth with sth
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The blacksmith struck the hot metal with a hammer to shape it.
In self-defense, she struck the assailant with a swift kick to the abdomen.
02

to launch a planned and forceful attack against an enemy or target

Transitive: to strike an enemy target
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The military planned to strike the enemy's base at dawn.
They decided to strike key targets to weaken the opponent ’s defenses.
03

to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.

Intransitive
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The workers decided to strike for better pay and benefits.
He is planning to strike if their demands are not met.
04

to deeply influence or cause someone to experience a powerful mental or emotional reaction

Transitive: to strike sb with an emotion or impression
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The news of her sudden success struck him with pride and joy.
The tragic scene in the movie struck the audience with profound sadness.
05

to come into contact with something in a forceful manner

Intransitive
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The waves struck with such force that they damaged the pier.
The arrow struck, finding its mark in the target.
06

to announce or indicate the time by producing a chime or stroke

Transitive: to strike a specific time
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The clock struck midnight, and the whole house fell silent.
As we sat in the church, the bells struck the hour.
07

to happen abruptly and cause harm, damage, or suffering

Transitive: to strike people or places
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The hurricane struck the coastline, leaving widespread devastation.
A severe drought struck the region, ruining the crops.
08

to cause an electric arc to form between the electrodes of an arc lamp

Transitive: to strike an electric arc
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The technician carefully struck the electrodes to ignite the arc in the lamp.
When the power was turned on, the electrician struck the arc lamp, lighting up the entire room.
09

to play a musical instrument by hitting it, typically with the hand or a stick

Transitive: to strike a musical instrument
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He strikes the cymbals with precision during the climax of the song.
She struck the strings of the guitar with her fingertips, producing a melodic riff.
10

to achieve or attain something, often through effort or action

Transitive: to strike an achievement
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After years of hard work, she finally struck success in her career.
The team struck victory after a tense and exhausting match.
11

(of light) to fall upon or hit an object or surface

Transitive: to strike a surface or object
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The morning sunlight struck the window, filling the room with warmth.
A beam of light struck the surface of the lake, creating a shimmering effect.
12

to cancel, eliminate, or mark for deletion, often by drawing a line through the text or item

Transitive: to strike a part of a text
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Please strike the incorrect sentence from the document.
The editor decided to strike several paragraphs from the manuscript.
13

to make a fire or spark while two surfaces are rubbed against each other

Transitive: to strike a combustible object | to strike a combustible object against sth
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He struck the match against the box to light the candle.
They struck flint against steel to start a campfire.
14

to find or encounter something unexpectedly or by chance

Transitive: to strike sth
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While digging in the garden, they struck a hidden chest filled with old coins.
The explorers struck a rich vein of gold deep in the mountains.
15

to successfully reach, achieve, or establish something that requires agreement or compromise

Transitive: to strike an agreement or compromise
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The two parties struck a deal after hours of negotiation.
They managed to strike a balance between work and personal life.
16

to make a sudden or forceful entry into or through something

Intransitive: to strike into sth | to strike through sth
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The sword struck through the knight ’s armor, leaving a gaping wound.
The arrow struck deep into the target, piercing its center.
17

to smooth or shape a surface, such as a mold or material, using a tool

Transitive: to strike a malleable material
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After pouring the plaster, she struck it with a trowel to level the surface.
He carefully struck the surface of the concrete mold to ensure it was even.
18

to produce a coin or medal by pressing a design onto metal using a die

Transitive: to strike a medal or coin
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The mint struck thousands of commemorative coins for the anniversary.
The artist ’s design was carefully engraved onto the die used to strike the medal.
19

to dismantle or take down a tent or a group of tents from an encampment

Transitive: to strike tents or a camp
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After the festival, the crew began to strike the tents and clear the grounds.
The soldiers were ordered to strike camp and move out by dawn.
20

to hit something accidentally, usually with part of one's body

Transitive: to strike a body part against sth | to strike a body part on sth
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He struck his foot against the doorframe while walking.
She struck her head on the shelf as she stood up.
21

to take on or assume a particular role, attitude, appearance, or quality

Transitive: to strike an attitude or appearance
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She struck a confident pose before stepping onto the stage.
The team struck a defensive formation as soon as the game started.
22

to cause someone to suddenly experience a specific emotion.

Transitive: to strike an emotion
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The news of the accident struck fear in the hearts of everyone present.
The haunting image struck sorrow deep within me.
Strike
01

a collective action by workers who refuse to work until certain demands are met

02

an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective

03

the act of knocking down all ten pins with a single ball

What is a "strike"?

A strike in bowling is when a player knocks down all 10 pins with their first roll in a frame. It is considered one of the best outcomes in the game, as it allows the player to earn the maximum score for that frame. When a player scores a strike, they receive 10 points plus the total number of pins knocked down in their next two rolls. A strike helps build a higher score, and it is a key goal in both recreational and competitive bowling. In ten-pin bowling, scoring a strike is marked with an "X" on the scorecard.

04

a conspicuous success

05

(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the umpire calls within the strike zone

What is a "strike"?

A strike in baseball or softball is a pitch that the batter either swings at and misses, or does not swing at but the umpire decides it is within the strike zone. The strike zone is the area over the plate, typically between the batter's knees and chest. If the batter gets three strikes during their turn at bat, they are out. A strike helps the pitcher by counting against the batter and making it more difficult to reach base. A pitch is also called a strike if the batter swings and hits the ball, but the hit does not result in a fair play.

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The umpire called a strike on the inside corner of the plate.
The count is now 0-2 after two consecutive strikes.
06

a gentle blow

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