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/stɹaɪk/ · strike
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 umpire called a strike on the batter for swinging at the pitch.
- The act of knocking down all ten pins in one on the first roll of a frame. The bowler achieved a strike in the first frame of the game.
- A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest. The union called a strike to protest the company's unfair labor practices.
verb
- To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate. Please strike the last sentence from the document.
- To have a sharp or sudden effect. The news of the scandal struck the public like a bombshell.
- To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate. A tree strikes its roots deep into the earth.
Did you know? The word 'strike' has been used in various contexts, including sports, labor relations, and everyday language, making it a versatile and widely used term in the English language.