strike out

/stɹˈaɪk ˈaʊt/

to strike out

MAIN VERB

remove from a list

synonyms : cross off

put out or be put out by a strikeout

set out on a course of action

cause to get out

synonyms : retire

a segmented marine worm with bright red body; often used for bait

make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body

to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

Examples

1. Strike out!

2. - Nope. - 10 point conversion, baby, strike out! -

3. The world's best softball pitcher struck out the two best hitters in baseball on three successive pitches.

4. Nearly a quarter of all batters have struck out.