Definitions for striking
striking
strik·ing
Spelling: [strahy-king]
IPA: /ˈstraɪ kɪŋ/
Striking is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.
You can make 164 anagrams from letters in striking (giiknrst).
Definitions for striking
noun
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an act or instance of striking.
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a concerted stopping of work or withdrawal of workers' services, as to compel an employer to accede to workers' demands or in protest against terms or conditions imposed by an employer.
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a temporary stoppage of something.
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Also called strike plate. a metal plate on a jamb holding the bolt of the lock on a door when closed.
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Baseball.
a pitch that is swung at and missed by the batter.
a pitch that passes through the strike zone and is not swung at by the batter.
a foul tip caught by the catcher when there are already two strikes against the batter.
a foul bunt when there are already two strikes against the batter.
a ball hit foul and not caught on the fly when there are less than two strikes against the batter.
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Bowling.
the knocking down of all of the pins with the first bowl.
the score so made. Compare spare (def 22).
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Horology. the striking mechanism of a timepiece.
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Brewing. the degree of excellence or strength of beer, ale, etc.
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Angling.
a sharp jerk on the line, made in order to set the hook in the mouth of the fish.
a pull on the line, made by the fish in the process of taking the bait.
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Coining. a quantity of coins struck at one time.
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Geology.
the direction of the line formed by the intersection of the bedding plane of a bed or stratum of sedimentary rock with a horizontal plane.
the direction or trend of a structural feature, as an anticlinal axis or the lineation resulting from metamorphism.
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the discovery of a rich vein or ore in mining, of petroleum in boring, etc.
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Military. a planned attack, especially by aircraft, on a target.
Idioms
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have two strikes against one, to be in an unfavorable or a critical position:
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on strike, engaged in a stoppage of work, services, or other activities, as by union workers to get better wages.
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strike camp, to dismantle and pack up equipment; prepare to move on; break camp:
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strike hands, to conclude a bargain, as by shaking or joining hands; confirm an agreement:
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strike home,
to deal an effective blow, hit a vulnerable part, or wound critically or mortally:
to have the intended effect; hit the mark:
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strike it rich,
to come upon a valuable mineral or oil deposit.
to have sudden or unexpected financial success:
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strike oil. oil (def 18).
adjective
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attractive; impressive:
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noticeable; conspicuous:
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being on strike, as workers.
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capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air:
within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively:
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Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
Verb phrases
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strike in, to interrupt suddenly; intervene:
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strike off,
Printing. to print:
to remove or cancel, as from a record, list, etc.:
to produce rapidly and easily:
to depart rapidly:
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strike out,
Baseball. to put out or be put out by a strike-out:
(of a person or effort) to fail:
to lose favor.
to erase; cross out.
to set forth; venture forth:
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strike up,
to begin to play or to sing:
to set in operation; begin:
to bring into being; commence; begin:
verb (used with object)
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to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
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to inflict, deliver, or deal (a blow, stroke, attack, etc.).
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to drive so as to cause impact:
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to thrust forcibly:
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to produce (fire, sparks, light, etc.) by percussion, friction, etc.
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to cause (a match) to ignite by friction.
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(of some natural or supernatural agency) to smite or blast:
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to come into forcible contact or collision with; hit into or against:
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to reach or fall upon (the senses), as light or sound:
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to enter the mind of; occur to:
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to catch or arrest (the sight, hearing, etc.):
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to impress strongly:
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to impress in a particular manner:
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to come across, meet with, or encounter suddenly or unexpectedly:
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to come upon or find (oil, ore, etc.) in drilling, prospecting, or the like.
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to send down or put forth (a root), as a plant or cutting.
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to arrive at or achieve by or as by balancing:
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to take apart or pull down (a structure or object, as a tent).
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to remove from the stage (the scenery and properties of an act or scene):
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Nautical.
to lower or take down (a sail, mast, etc.).
to lower (a sail, flag, etc.) as a salute or as a sign of surrender.
to lower (something) into the hold of a vessel by means of a rope and tackle.
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Falconry. to loosen (a hood) from the head of a hawk so that it may be instantly removed.
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Angling.
to hook (a fish that has taken the bait) by making a sharp jerk on the line.
(of a fish) to snatch at (the bait).
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to harpoon (a whale).
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(in technical use) to make level or smooth.
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to make level or even, as a measure of grain or salt, by drawing a strickle across the top.
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to efface, cancel, or cross out, with or as with the stroke of a pen (usually followed by out):
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to impress or stamp (a coin, medal, etc.) by printing or punching:
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to remove or separate with or as if with a cut (usually followed by off):
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Masonry. to finish (a mortar joint) with a stroke of the trowel.
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to indicate (the hour of day) by a stroke or strokes, as a clock:
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to afflict suddenly, as with disease, suffering, or death (often followed by down):
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to overwhelm emotionally, as with terror or fear; affect deeply.
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to make blind, dumb, etc., suddenly, as if by a blow.
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to implant or induce (a feeling):
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to start or move suddenly into (vigorous movement):
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to assume (an attitude or posture):
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to cause (chill, warmth, etc.) to pass or penetrate quickly.
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to come upon or reach in traveling or in a course of procedure:
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to make, conclude, or ratify (an agreement, treaty, etc.).
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to estimate or determine (a mean or average).
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to leave off (work) or stop (working) as a coercive measure, or as at the close of the day.
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to declare or engage in a suspension of (work) until an employer grants certain demands, such as pay increases, an improved pension plan, etc.
to declare or engage in a suspension of work against (a factory, employer, industry, etc.) until certain demands are met.
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to draw (a straight line); paint the edge of an area with (a regular, usually straight line).
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Law. to choose (a jury) from a panel by striking off names until only the required number remains.
verb (used without object)
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to deal or aim a blow or stroke, as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer.
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to make an attack, especially a planned military assault:
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to knock, rap, or tap.
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to hit or dash on or against something, as a moving body does; come into forcible contact; collide.
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to run upon a bank, rock, or other obstacle, as a ship does.
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to fall, as light or sound does (followed by on or upon).
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to make an impression on the mind, senses, etc., as something seen or heard.
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to come suddenly or unexpectedly (usually followed by on or upon):
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to sound by percussion:
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to be indicated by or as by such percussion:
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to ignite or be ignited by friction, as a match.
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to make a stroke, as with the arms or legs in swimming or with an oar in rowing.
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to produce a sound, music, etc., by touching a string or playing upon an instrument.
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to take root, as a slip of a plant.
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to go, proceed, or advance, especially in a new direction:
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U.S. Army. to act as a voluntary paid servant to a commissioned officer.
U.S. Navy. to work hard: strive (followed by for):
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(of a union or union member) to engage in a suspension of work until an employer or industry meets certain demands.
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Nautical.
to lower the flag or colors, especially as a salute or as a sign of surrender.
to run up the white flag of surrender.
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Angling. (of fish) to swallow or take the bait.
Origin of striking
First recorded in 1605-15; strike + -ing2
Examples for striking
Its colonnades and shops are striking, and its baths are in the highest order.
As for this new edict, it will prove a rebounding arrow, striking him who sent it.
For me, the most striking example came in Los Angeles in 1973.
Coren, a striking blond with an authoritative manner and a deep voice, stayed with the story all night and well into the next day.
The railroad can do it, to restrain its employees from striking.
Her striking new, vinyl-only single once again confirms St. Vincent's idiosyncratic talent.
The exterior is not remarkable, but the beauty of the internal ornament is most striking.
The meaning of this title may have been honorific, but it is also striking.
The big slug happened to hit the suspect in the street, passing through his arm and then striking Police Officer Andrew Dossi.
Will anyone pretend that England has not the best of this striking difference?