Definitions
1.adjectiveStruck by something.
2.adjectiveDisabled or incapacitated by something.
3.verb(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."
4.verb(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
5.verbTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."
6.verb(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
7.verbTo touch; to act by appulse.
8.verbTo take down, especially in the following contexts.
9.verbTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."
10.verbTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
11.verbTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation; to strike into a run"
12.verbTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
13.verbTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"
14.verbTo level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
15.verbTo cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
16.verbTo hit upon, or light upon, suddenly."My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail."
17.verb(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
18.verbTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
19.verbTo advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
20.verbTo balance (a ledger or account).