Strike

/stɹaɪk/

The meaning and definition of Strike, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A blow or application of physical force against something.
    “Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ...”
  2. The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.
    “The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike.”
verb
  1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
    “Please strike the last sentence.”
  2. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
    “A tree strikes its roots deep.”
Antonyms industrial peace lockout

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