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