[ US /ˈstɹaɪk/ ]
[ UK /stɹˈa‍ɪk/ ]
NOUN
  1. a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
    he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame
  2. a conspicuous success
    that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career
    that new Broadway show is a real smasher
    the party went with a bang
  3. a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
    the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled
  4. (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
    this pitcher throws more strikes than balls
  5. a gentle blow
  6. an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
    the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn
VERB
  1. cause to experience suddenly
    The thought struck terror in our minds
    A thought came to me
    They were struck with fear
    Panic struck me
    An interesting idea hit her
  2. produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
    strike `z' on the keyboard
    The pianist strikes a middle C
  3. stop work in order to press demands
    The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met
    The auto workers are striking for higher wages
  4. smooth with a strickle
    strickle the grain in the measure
  5. pierce with force
    The bullet struck her thigh
    The icy wind struck through our coats
  6. disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
    after the show, we'll have to strike the set and pack up
  7. form by stamping, punching, or printing
    strike a medal
    strike coins
  8. arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
    strike a balance
    strike a bargain
  9. attain
    The horse finally struck a pace
  10. make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
    The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939
    We must strike the enemy's oil fields
    in the fifth inning, the Giants struck, sending three runners home to win the game 5 to 2
  11. hit against; come into sudden contact with
    He struck the table with his elbow
    The car hit a tree
  12. occupy or take on
    She took up her position behind the tree
    strike a pose
    He assumes the lotus position
    We took our seats in the orchestra
    She took her seat on the stage
  13. affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
    The earthquake struck at midnight
    We were hit by really bad weather
    He was stricken with cancer when he was still a teenager
  14. drive something violently into a location
    he hit his fist on the table
    she struck her head on the low ceiling
  15. deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    the opponent refused to strike
    The boxer struck the attacker dead
    The teacher struck the child
  16. find unexpectedly
    the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
    The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
    she struck a goldmine
  17. indicate (a certain time) by striking
    The clock struck midnight
    Just when I entered, the clock struck
  18. produce by ignition or a blow
    strike fire from the flintstone
    strike a match
  19. remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
    scratch that remark
    Please strike this remark from the record
  20. touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
    A strange sound struck my ears
    The sun shone on the fields
    Light fell on her face
    The light struck the golden necklace
  21. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
    This child impressed me as unusually mature
    This behavior struck me as odd
    her comments struck a sour note
    he was dumb-struck by the news
  22. cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
    strike an arc
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How To Use strike In A Sentence

  • Both throw a lot of strikes and both make hitters swing the bat early in the count.
  • ‘In big companies, there can be a lot of layers that inhibit the creative process,’ she says, explaining her decision to strike out on her own.
  • The striker was criticised by fans after voicing concerns about the club 's financial plight. The Sun
  • The strike had been planned as a 24-hour walkout but has been extended three times. Times, Sunday Times
  • When the toughest of the problems strike me, I just remind myself that God is on my side. RVM 
  • Management has not succeeded in breaking the strike.
  • Our striker got into a good position to shoot , but then missed his kick.
  • Missed departure Strike, riot or civil commotion in respect of which a warning has been given prior to the date this insurance is purchased.
  • He stopped the seamen and dock workers joining the strike, but he did not take too hard a line.
  • In an attempt to break the strike, management used megaphones to instruct the afternoon shift, who were gathered in a car park, to return to work or face immediate dismissal.
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