Pronunciation

/straɪk/

Definitions

Noun

1. Strike: A sudden blow or impact, especially with a tool or weapon. For example: “The worker went on strike to protest their working conditions.”
2. Strike: An act of hitting something repeatedly or forcefully, as in a game or competition. For example: “The boxer landed a strong strike on his opponent’s jaw.”
3. Strike: A movement or action that interrupts normal activity, often by work stoppages. For example: “The teachers’ union called a strike to demand better pay.”
4. Strike: The act of hitting a target, such as in bowling or archery. For example: “He managed to strike the bullseye with his arrow.”
5. Strike: In geography, a line of geological fault where one rock layer moves relative to another. For example: “The earthquake occurred along the San Andreas Fault strike.”

Verb

1. To strike: To hit or hit with force. For example: “He struck the nail into the wood with a hammer.”
2. To strike: To perform a blow or series of blows, especially in a fight or competition. For example: “The boxer struck his opponent several times in quick succession.”
3. To strike: To initiate or carry out a work stoppage or labor action. For example: “The workers decided to strike if their demands were not met.”
4. To strike: To mark or identify something, as in a lottery or auction. For example: “I was lucky enough to strike gold at the garage sale.”
5. To strike: To cause or produce a sensation or feeling, as in a chord or idea. For example: “The music struck a chord with the audience.”

Phrases

• “Strike a match” or “strike a light” means to ignite a match.
• “Strike while the iron is hot” advises taking advantage of a favorable opportunity.
• “No strike zone” is a baseball term for the area where a batter cannot be safely hit without being called out.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The miners went on strike after their employer refused to negotiate.”
• Verb: “He struck the ball hard, sending it flying over the fence.”
• Strike: “The artist struck a pose that captured the essence of the subject.”

Synonyms

• Hit
• Bang
• Tap
• Hurl
• Beat
• Impose
• Demand
• Demand satisfaction (in a duel)
• Bother (informal)