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Strike (Verb)

Meaning¹

Disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set; "after the show, we'll have to strike the set and pack up".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The stage crew will strike the set immediately after the final performance tonight.
Workers must strike the tent before loading the equipment onto trucks.
It's time to strike the festival site and dismantle the remaining stalls.
After the wedding reception, we'll need to strike the event tent and pack the decorations.
The crew will strike the film set and put the props away in storage.

Make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target; "The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939"; "We must strike the enemy's oil fields"; "in the fifth inning, the Giants struck, sending three runners home to win the game 5 to 2".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

The plane took off, ready to strike the enemy's airbase at dawn.
We must strike the enemy's oil fields immediately to cripple their supply lines.
After months of planning, the commandos were ready to strike the terrorist camp under the cover of darkness.
The boxer landed a powerful hook, ready to strike again and catch his opponent off guard.
The rebels launched a surprise attack to strike the government's key strongholds in the city.

Synonyms

Meaning³

Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly; "Light fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck my ears".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The noise of the horn struck my sensitive ears abruptly.
A bright beam of light struck the beautiful chandelier, making it sparkle.
The sweet melody struck a chord deep within my heart.
A ray of sunlight struck the windowpane, illuminating the entire room.
The chime of the clock struck my consciousness, reminding me of the time.

Synonyms

Fall
Shine

Hypernyms

Meaning⁴

Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"; "he was dumb-struck by the news"; "her comments struck a sour note".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

Her words struck me as insensitive and uncalled for in that situation.
The news of her illness struck a chord in me and I immediately called her family.
His attitude always struck me as a little arrogant and dismissive.
The comments she made during the interview struck a sour note with the hiring manager.
The film's ending struck me as emotionally manipulative, using tear-jerking tactics to hide plot holes.

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Meaning⁵

Attain; "The horse finally struck a pace".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The musician finally struck the right chord that echoed through the hall.
The economy struggled to strike a balance between growth and inflation.
The sprinter initially had trouble striking a rhythm but eventually found her pace.
The team managed to strike a good work-life balance that boosted their productivity.
The chef carefully struck a combination of flavors that complemented each dish perfectly.

Synonyms

Come To

Hypernyms

Meaning⁶

Produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments; "The pianist strikes a middle C"; "strike `z' on the keyboard".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The skilled harpist strikes a gentle melody on the strings of her instrument.
Strike the E note firmly to get the desired resonance.
The guitarist strikes a power chord to get the crowd moving.
She strikes the F key on her keyboard to begin the composition.
With confident fingers, the pianist strikes a perfect C major chord.

Synonyms

Meaning⁷

Cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp; "strike an arc".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The electrician carefully adjusted the electrodes to strike an arc and ignite the carbon rods in the arc lamp.
When the electrodes are sufficiently close, a high voltage will strike an arc across the gap.
The technician made some minor adjustments to strike the arc in the newly installed searchlight.
As the switch was flipped, a brilliant arc was struck between the electrodes, lighting up the stage.
The high voltage across the gap was enough to strike a stable arc that could be sustained for hours.

Hypernyms

Form

Meaning⁸

Arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing; "strike a balance"; "strike a bargain".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

The two sides were able to strike a deal after several days of intense negotiations.
We must strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
She had to carefully consider her options before she could strike a decision on the job offer.
The union and the management were finally able to strike a consensus on wage increases.
The company was trying to strike a compromise between its current and proposed policies.

Hypernyms

Meaning⁹

Indicate (a certain time) by striking; "The clock struck midnight"; "Just when I entered, the clock struck".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

Meaning¹⁰

Affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely; "We were hit by really bad weather"; "He was stricken with cancer when he was still a teenager"; "The earthquake struck at midnight".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The family was struck by financial difficulties after the breadwinner lost his job.
Her sister was suddenly struck by a severe case of food poisoning.
A rare skin condition struck him when he turned 35.
She was struck by a bout of depression in her early twenties.
The region was struck by a devastating hurricane that caused widespread destruction.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Meaning¹¹

Smooth with a strickle; "strickle the grain in the measure".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

Strickle

Hypernyms

Meaning¹²

Deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The boxer struck the attacker dead with a powerful kick.
She struck him on the shoulder playfully with her open hand.
The teacher raised her hand to strike but stopped when the student apologized.
He refused to strike his opponent back even though he was injured.
The police officer struck the rioter with her baton when he resisted arrest.

Hyponyms

Related Words

Meaning¹³

Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Cancel

Meaning¹⁴

Hit against; come into sudden contact with; "The car hit a tree"; "He struck the table with his elbow".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The boxer's fist struck his opponent's jaw, sending him crashing to the floor.
She accidentally struck her head on the low ceiling of the attic.
A stray baseball struck the parked car's windshield, shattering the glass.
Lightning struck a nearby tree during the violent thunderstorm.
The moving bike struck a pothole and its rider lost control.

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Hypernyms

Touch

Hyponyms

Related Words

Meaning¹⁵

Stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

Teachers plan to strike if the school district does not meet their request for improved working conditions.
The workers went on strike to demand better pay and safer working conditions in the factory.
Doctors are striking against the proposed changes to the healthcare system that they claim will hurt their patients.
Flight attendants are set to strike unless the airline agrees to provide them with better working hours and benefits.
Air traffic controllers went on strike to press for increased staffing and updated equipment at air traffic control towers.

Synonyms

Walk Out

Hypernyms

Related Words

Meaning¹⁶

Occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

She struck a pose for the photographer, freezing the moment in time.
The model struck a pose on the catwalk, captivating the audience's attention.
The soldiers struck a defensive position, ready to face the incoming attack.
The dancers struck their final pose, holding it for a moment of dramatic effect.
The queen struck a regal pose for her portrait, conveying power and authority.

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Hypernyms

Move

Meaning¹⁷

Pierce with force; "The bullet struck her thigh"; "The icy wind struck through our coats".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

Perforate

Meaning¹⁸

Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

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Hypernyms

Find

Meaning¹⁹

Form by stamping, punching, or printing; "strike coins"; "strike a medal".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

Mint
Coin

Hypernyms

Meaning²⁰

Cause to experience suddenly; "Panic struck me"; "An interesting idea hit her"; "A thought came to me"; "The thought struck terror in our minds"; "They were struck with fear".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

A sudden realization struck him that he had left his keys at home.
The image of her smile struck a chord in his heart.
A brilliant idea struck her while she was brainstorming with her team.
A wave of nostalgia struck me as I walked through my childhood neighborhood.
The devastating news struck terror in the hearts of everyone in the room.

Synonyms

Hit
Come To

Meaning²¹

Drive something violently into a location; "he hit his fist on the table"; "she struck her head on the low ceiling".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The ball struck the back of the goalpost with great force.
She struck her elbow on the metal railing when she rounded the corner.
The bullet struck the building's exterior wall just above the windows.
In his anger, he struck the desk with his fist, causing everything on it to shake.
The car struck a utility pole in the middle of the night due to thick fog.