Strike /stɹaɪk/

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

Definition

noun

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.

verb

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
“Please strike the last sentence.”
(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

Antonyms industrial peace lockout

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