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STRIKE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 29 meanings of the word Strike.

How to pronounce strike:

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Strike - as a noun

A group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

Example: "The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work stoppage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
job action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The strike was scheduled to begin at dawn"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attack12onrush9onset5onslaught13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A gentle blow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rap5tap5

A score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball

Example: "He finished with three strikes in the tenth frame"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ten-strike

(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

Example: "This pitcher throws more strikes than balls"

A conspicuous success

Example: "That song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6smash10smasher12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
success11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strike - as a verb

Deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

Example: "The teacher struck the child"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

Example: "This child impressed me as unusually mature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14impress11move9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hit against; come into sudden contact with

Example: "The car hit a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collide withhit6impinge onrun into
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

Example: "The germans struck poland on sept. 1, 1939"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate (a certain time) by striking

Example: "The clock struck midnight"

Affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

Example: "We were hit by really bad weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6

Stop work in order to press demands

Example: "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
walk out

Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

Example: "Light fell on her face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall7shine8

Attain

Example: "The horse finally struck a pace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come to

Produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

Example: "The pianist strikes a middle c"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6

Cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp

Example: "Strike an arc"

Find unexpectedly

Example: "The archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attain6chance onchance uponcome acrosscome upondiscover14fall uponhappen uponlight upon

Produce by ignition or a blow

Example: "Strike fire from the flintstone"

Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

Example: "Please strike this remark from the record"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excise15expunge17scratch14

Cause to experience suddenly

Example: "Panic struck me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come tohit6

Drive something violently into a location

Example: "He hit his fist on the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occupy or take on

Example: "He assumes the lotus position"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assume8take8

Disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set

Example: "After the show, we'll have to strike the set and pack up"

Form by stamping, punching, or printing

Example: "Strike coins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coin6mint6

Smooth with a strickle

Example: "Strickle the grain in the measure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strickle14

Pierce with force

Example: "The bullet struck her thigh"

Hook by a pull on the line

Example: "Strike a fish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seize14

Arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing

Example: "Strike a balance"

Example Sentences

"The workers went on strike to protest for better pay."
"The baseball player hit a home run on his first strike."
"The lightning strike caused a power outage in the neighborhood."
"The military made a pre-emptive strike against the enemy's base."
"The piano teacher delivered a strike on the keys to demonstrate the correct technique."
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Word Game Points

Is STRIKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strike is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRIKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STRIKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strike is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRIKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is STRIKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strike is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRIKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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