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Definition of Strike
1. Noun. 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"
Exact synonyms: Work Stoppage
Generic synonyms: Job Action
Specialized synonyms: Sit-down, Sit-down Strike, Sympathetic Strike, Sympathy Strike, Walkout, Wildcat Strike
Generic synonyms: Job Action
Specialized synonyms: Sit-down, Sit-down Strike, Sympathetic Strike, Sympathy Strike, Walkout, Wildcat Strike
2. Verb. Deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon. "The fighter managed to strike his opponent"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"
Generic synonyms: Touch
Specialized synonyms: Jab, Dab, Pat, Bunt, Butt, Knock, Strike Hard, Cut Down, Down, Knock Down, Pull Down, Push Down, Spur, Beak, Peck, Pick, Tap, Tip, Hew, Sideswipe, Lash, Whip, Beat, Beat, Sclaff, Clout, Knap, Rap, Chop, Slap, Sclaff, Batter, Buffet, Knock About
Related verbs: Collide With, Hit, Impinge On, Run Into
Also: Strike Down
Derivative terms: Striker, Striker, Striking
Specialized synonyms: Jab, Dab, Pat, Bunt, Butt, Knock, Strike Hard, Cut Down, Down, Knock Down, Pull Down, Push Down, Spur, Beak, Peck, Pick, Tap, Tip, Hew, Sideswipe, Lash, Whip, Beat, Beat, Sclaff, Clout, Knap, Rap, Chop, Slap, Sclaff, Batter, Buffet, Knock About
Related verbs: Collide With, Hit, Impinge On, Run Into
Also: Strike Down
Derivative terms: Striker, Striker, Striking
3. Noun. An attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective. "The strike was scheduled to begin at dawn"
Generic synonyms: Attack, Onrush, Onset, Onslaught
Specialized synonyms: First Strike, Surgical Strike, Preventive Attack, Preventive Strike
Specialized synonyms: First Strike, Surgical Strike, Preventive Attack, Preventive Strike
4. Verb. Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon. "The good news will strike her"; "This behavior struck me as odd"
Exact synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move
Specialized synonyms: Infect, Surprise, Impress, Ingrain, Instill, Awaken, Engrave, Strike Dumb, Zap, Jar, Hit Home, Strike A Chord, Strike A Note, Strike Home, Smite, Cloud, Pierce, Impress, Sweep Away, Sweep Off, Disturb, Trouble, Upset, Stir, Touch, Move, Sadden, Alienate
Related verbs: Actuate, Incite, Motivate, Move, Prompt, Propel, Come To, Hit
Causes: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Affect, Affective, Impressible, Impressive, Impressive
Specialized synonyms: Infect, Surprise, Impress, Ingrain, Instill, Awaken, Engrave, Strike Dumb, Zap, Jar, Hit Home, Strike A Chord, Strike A Note, Strike Home, Smite, Cloud, Pierce, Impress, Sweep Away, Sweep Off, Disturb, Trouble, Upset, Stir, Touch, Move, Sadden, Alienate
Related verbs: Actuate, Incite, Motivate, Move, Prompt, Propel, Come To, Hit
Causes: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Affect, Affective, Impressible, Impressive, Impressive
5. Noun. A gentle blow.
6. Verb. Hit against; come into sudden contact with. "The car strikes the tree "; "He struck the table with his elbow"
Exact synonyms: Collide With, Hit, Impinge On, Run Into
Specialized synonyms: Stub, Ping, Bang, Spang, Rear-end, Broadside, Connect, Spat, Thud, Bottom, Bottom Out, Bump, Knock, Bump Into, Butt Against, Jar Against, Knock Against, Run Into, Clash, Collide, Glance
Generic synonyms: Touch
Derivative terms: Hit, Hitting, Striker, Striker, Striking
Antonyms: Miss
Specialized synonyms: Stub, Ping, Bang, Spang, Rear-end, Broadside, Connect, Spat, Thud, Bottom, Bottom Out, Bump, Knock, Bump Into, Butt Against, Jar Against, Knock Against, Run Into, Clash, Collide, Glance
Generic synonyms: Touch
Derivative terms: Hit, Hitting, Striker, Striker, Striking
Antonyms: Miss
7. Noun. A score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball. "He finished with three strikes in the tenth frame"
8. Verb. Make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target. "In the fifth inning, the Giants struck, sending three runners home to win the game 5 to 2"
Exact synonyms: Hit
Generic synonyms: Assail, Attack
Specialized synonyms: Slice, Chop, Stroke, Retaliate, Strike Back
Related verbs: Hit, Pip, Shoot, Hit
Generic synonyms: Assail, Attack
Specialized synonyms: Slice, Chop, Stroke, Retaliate, Strike Back
Related verbs: Hit, Pip, Shoot, Hit
9. Noun. (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"
10. Verb. Indicate (a certain time) by striking. "Just when I entered, the clock struck"
11. Noun. A conspicuous success. "The party went with a bang"
Exact synonyms: Bang, Hit, Smash, Smasher
Generic synonyms: Success
Specialized synonyms: Blockbuster, Megahit, Smash Hit, Sleeper
Generic synonyms: Success
Specialized synonyms: Blockbuster, Megahit, Smash Hit, Sleeper
12. Verb. Affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely. "The wind storms strike the area with dust and dirt"; "The earthquake struck at midnight"
Exact synonyms: Hit
Generic synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Impact, Touch, Touch On
Related verbs: Hit
Generic synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Impact, Touch, Touch On
Related verbs: Hit
13. Verb. Stop work in order to press demands. "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met"
Exact synonyms: Walk Out
Generic synonyms: Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Striker, Walkout
Generic synonyms: Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Striker, Walkout
14. Verb. Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly. "A strange sound struck my ears"
Exact synonyms: Fall, Shine
Generic synonyms: Come About, Fall Out, Go On, Hap, Happen, Occur, Pass, Pass Off, Take Place
Generic synonyms: Come About, Fall Out, Go On, Hap, Happen, Occur, Pass, Pass Off, Take Place
15. Verb. Attain. "The horse finally struck a pace"
16. Verb. Produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments, also metaphorically. "Her comments struck a sour note"
17. Verb. Cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp. "Strike an arc"
18. Verb. Find unexpectedly. "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
Exact synonyms: Attain, Chance On, Chance Upon, Come Across, Come Upon, Discover, Fall Upon, Happen Upon, Light Upon
Generic synonyms: Find, Regain
Derivative terms: Discovery, Discovery
Generic synonyms: Find, Regain
Derivative terms: Discovery, Discovery
19. Verb. Produce by ignition or a blow. "Strike a match"
20. Verb. Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line. "Scratch that remark"
Exact synonyms: Excise, Expunge, Scratch
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Delete
Derivative terms: Excision, Expunction, Expunging
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Delete
Derivative terms: Excision, Expunction, Expunging
21. Verb. Cause to experience suddenly. "They were struck with fear"
22. Verb. Drive something violently into a location. "She struck her head on the low ceiling"
23. Verb. Occupy or take on. "The men strike the horses across the field"; "Strike a pose"
24. Verb. Form by stamping, punching, or printing. "Strike a medal"
Exact synonyms: Coin, Mint
Generic synonyms: Create From Raw Material, Create From Raw Stuff
Derivative terms: Coin, Coiner, Coiner, Mint, Mintage, Minter
Generic synonyms: Create From Raw Material, Create From Raw Stuff
Derivative terms: Coin, Coiner, Coiner, Mint, Mintage, Minter
25. Verb. Smooth with a strickle. "Strickle the grain in the measure"
26. Verb. Pierce with force. "The icy wind struck through our coats"
27. Verb. Arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing. "Strike a bargain"
Definition of Strike
1. v. t. To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument or missile.
2. v. i. To move; to advance; to proceed; to take a course; as, to strike into the fields.
3. n. The act of striking.
4. n. A sudden finding of rich ore in mining; hence, any sudden success or good fortune, esp. financial.
Definition of Strike
1. to come or cause to come into contact with [v STRUCK or STROOK, STRICKEN or STRUCKEN, STRIKING, STRIKES]