strike
strike/strīk/
verb
- hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement."he raised his hand, as if to strike me"synonyms: bang, beat, hit, pound, bash, wallop
- (of a disaster, disease, or other unwelcome phenomenon) occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects on."an earthquake struck the island"synonyms: affect, afflict, attack, hit, come upon, smite
- (of a thought or idea) come into the mind of (someone) suddenly or unexpectedly."a disturbing thought struck Melissa"synonyms: occur to, come to, dawn on one, hit, come to mind, spring to mind, enter one's head, present itself, come into one's consciousness
- (of a clock) indicate the time by sounding a chime or stroke."the church clock struck twelve"
- ignite (a match) by rubbing it briskly against an abrasive surface."the match went out and he struck another"synonyms: ignite, light
- (of employees) refuse to work as a form of organized protest, typically in an attempt to obtain a particular concession or concessions from their employer."workers may strike over threatened job losses"synonyms: go on strike, down tools, walk out, mutiny, rebel, revolt, take industrial action, work to rule
- cancel, remove, or cross out with or as if with a pen."strike his name from the list"
- make (a coin or medal) by stamping metal."they struck similar medals on behalf of the Normandy veterans"
- reach, achieve, or agree to (something involving agreement, balance, or compromise)."the team has struck a deal with a sports marketing agency"synonyms: achieve, reach, arrive at, find, attain, effect, establish, agree, agree on, come to an agreement on, settle on, sign, endorse, ratify, sanction, clinch
- discover (gold, minerals, or oil) by drilling or mining."if they do strike oil, there will be another test well in a year's time"synonyms: discover, find, come upon, light on, chance on, happen on, stumble on/across, unearth, uncover, turn up
- move or proceed vigorously or purposefully."she struck out into the lake with a practiced crawl"synonyms: go, make one's way, set out, head, direct one's footsteps, move toward
- take down (a tent or the tents of an encampment)."it took ages to strike camp"synonyms: take down, pull down, bring down, take apart
- insert (a cutting of a plant) in soil to take root."best results are obtained from striking them in a propagator"
- secure a hook in the mouth of a fish by jerking or tightening the line after it has taken the bait or fly.
noun
- a refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to gain a concession or concessions from their employer."dockers voted for an all-out strike"synonyms: walkout, industrial action
- a sudden attack, typically a military one."the threat of nuclear strikes"synonyms: attack, air strike, air attack, assault, bombing, blitz
- a discovery of gold, minerals, or oil by drilling or mining."the Lena goldfields strike of 1912"synonyms: find, discovery, unearthing, uncovering
- a pitch that is counted against the batter, in particular one that the batter swings at and misses, or that passes through the strike zone without the batter swinging, or that the batter hits foul (unless two strikes have already been called). A batter accumulating three strikes is out.
- the horizontal or compass direction of a stratum, fault, or other geological feature.
- short for fly strike.
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4 days ago · verb ; a · to aim and usually deliver a blow, stroke, or thrust (as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool) ; b · to arrive with detrimental effect.
7 days ago · to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job cuts: the right to strike ...
At its most basic, strike means to hit. If you strike someone, you hit them with your hand or a weapon. If lightning strikes, it makes contact.
49 senses: 1. to deliver (a blow or stroke) to (a person) 2. to come or cause to come into sudden or violent contact (with) 3.
Strike action
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Strike action, also called labor strike, labour strike and industrial action in British English, or simply strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. A strike usually takes place in response to employee grievances.... Wikipedia
Past tense: struck
Antonyms: miss. to inflict, deliver, or deal (a blow, stroke, attack, etc.). to drive so as to cause impact: to strike the hands together.
7 days ago · strike verb (NOT WORK). B2. to stop working for a period of time because you want more money, etc: Bus drivers are threatening to strike.
noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm. being on strike, as workers.
strike | definition for kids | Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children's Dictionary
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an action taken by a trade union or group of workers to stop work until the things and conditions that they ask for are agreed upon. The telephone union strike ...
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Unfair labor practice strikers defined.Employees who strike to protest an unfair labor practice committed by their employer are called unfair labor practice ...
Jun 4, 2024 · The meaning of STRIKING is attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. How to use striking in a sentence.