Strike (Noun)
Meaning 1
A group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions; "the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball; "he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The bowler's strike in the final frame sealed her victory in the tournament.
- He finished with three strikes in the tenth frame, a remarkable comeback.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the professional bowler threw her fifth strike of the game.
- A strike in the first frame set the tone for the rest of the match.
- The young bowler's first strike of the season was a thrilling moment for her and her teammates.
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Meaning 3
A conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The artist's new sculpture was a strike at the exhibition, attracting the attention of many visitors.
- Her novel was a strike with readers and became a bestseller.
- The company's new product was a strike in the market, outselling its competitors.
- Their debut album was a strike, topping the charts for weeks.
- The play was a strike on Broadway, receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
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Meaning 4
An attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective; "the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The air force launched a surprise strike on the enemy's military base.
- The strike was scheduled to begin at dawn, catching the enemy off guard.
- The commander ordered a strike on the enemy's supply lines to weaken their defenses.
- The stealth bomber was designed to carry out a precision strike on high-value targets.
- The military planned a coordinated strike on multiple enemy positions simultaneously.
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Meaning 5
A gentle blow.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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- She gently dealt the finishing blow, a light strike on the center of the bell.
- His swordplay ended with a gentle strike on his opponent's sword.
- She accidentally administered a small strike on his wrist as they crossed swords.
- It requires focus to create such delicate flower designs, including every intricate line and tiny strike of the artist's tool.
- At her words, she planted her needle for the decisive strike of final seam with shaking fingers.
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Meaning 6
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders; "this pitcher throws more strikes than balls".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.