Word: striking
Phonetic:
/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/Listen:
(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate. Example: Please strike the last sentence.
(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate. Example: A tree strikes its roots deep.
(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
To touch; to act by appulse.
To take down, especially in the following contexts.
To set off on a walk or trip. Example: They struck off along the river.
To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into. Example: to strike into reputation; to strike into a run
To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
To make and ratify. Example: to strike a bargain
To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly. Example: My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail.
(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
To balance (a ledger or account).
The act by which something strikes or is struck.
Making a strong impression. Example: He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.
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