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US
/ˈstɹaɪk/
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[ UK /stɹˈaɪk/ ]
[ UK /stɹˈaɪk/ ]
NOUN
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a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame -
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 -
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 -
(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 - a gentle blow
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an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn
VERB
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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 -
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
strike `z' on the keyboard
The pianist strikes a middle C -
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 -
smooth with a strickle
strickle the grain in the measure -
pierce with force
The bullet struck her thigh
The icy wind struck through our coats -
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 -
form by stamping, punching, or printing
strike a medal
strike coins -
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
strike a balance
strike a bargain -
attain
The horse finally struck a pace -
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 -
hit against; come into sudden contact with
He struck the table with his elbow
The car hit a tree -
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 -
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 -
drive something violently into a location
he hit his fist on the table
she struck her head on the low ceiling -
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 -
find unexpectedly
the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
she struck a goldmine -
indicate (a certain time) by striking
The clock struck midnight
Just when I entered, the clock struck -
produce by ignition or a blow
strike fire from the flintstone
strike a match -
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scratch that remark
Please strike this remark from the record -
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 -
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 -
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
strike an arc
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.
