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Main Entry: 1strike
Pronunciation: strk
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): struck /strk/; struckalso strick·en /strik-n/; strik·ing /str-ki/ 1: to take a course : GO <strike across the field> 2 a: to deliver a stroke or blow : HITb: to attack or seize especially with fangs or claws <struck by a snake> 3: to remove or cancel with or as if with a stroke of the pen <struck out a word in the text> 4: to lower, take down, or take apart <strike a flag> <strike camp> 5 a: to indicate or become indicated by a clock, bell, or chime <the hour had just struck> b: to indicate by sounding <the clock struck one> 6: to pierce or penetrate or to cause to pierce or penetrate <the wind seemed to strike through our clothes> 7: to make a military attack : FIGHT <strike for freedom> 8: to seize the bait <a fish struck> 9: to take root or cause to take root : GERMINATE <some plant cuttings strike quickly> 10: to stop work for the purpose of forcing an employer to meet demands 11: to make a beginning : LAUNCH <the orchestra struck into another waltz> 12: to cause to suffer pain or distress suddenly <struck down at the height of her career> 13 a: to bring into forceful contact <struck my knee against the seat> b: to come into contact or collision with <the car struck the tree> c: to fall on <sunlight strikes your face> 14: to affect with a strong feeling <struck by its beauty> 15 a: to produce by stamping <strike a coin> b: to cause to ignite by friction <strike a match> 16: to produce on a musical instrument by hitting or plucking strings <strike a chord on the piano> 17 a: to come to mind <the answer struck me suddenly> b: to appear remarkable or make a strong impression on : IMPRESS <I was struck by its beauty> 18 a: to come to <strike the main road> b: to come upon : DISCOVER <strike gold> 19: to take on : ASSUME <strike a pose>