Definition of strike

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Strike (v. t.) To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate; to set in the earth; as, a tree strikes its roots deep..

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Splash :: Splash (v. t.) To strike and dash about, as water, mud, etc.; to plash..
Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against; as, to buffet the billows..
Turn-out :: Turn-out (n.) The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; -- opposed to lockout..
Rap :: Rap (v. t.) To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.
Striking :: Striker (n.) A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political influence can be bought..
Knock :: Knock (v. t.) To strike with something hard or heavy; to move by striking; to drive (a thing) against something; as, to knock a ball with a bat; to knock the head against a post; to knock a lamp off the table..
Chap :: Chap (v. i.) To strike; to knock; to rap.
Stamp :: Stamp (v. i.) To strike the foot forcibly downward.
Discord :: Discord (v. i.) Union of musical sounds which strikes the ear harshly or disagreeably, owing to the incommensurability of the vibrations which they produce; want of musical concord or harmony; a chord demanding resolution into a concord..
Swipper :: Swiple (n.) That part of a flail which strikes the grain in thrashing; a swingel.
Slap :: Slap (v. t.) To strike with the open hand, or with something broad..
Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held by one, so as to touch, strike, grasp, or the like; as, to reach an object with the hand, or with a spear..
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To touch; to act by appulse.
Job :: Job (v. t.) To strike or stab with a pointed instrument.
Kick :: Kick (v. i.) To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. t.) To pelt or strike with anything rolled.
Strickle :: Strickle (n.) An instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike.
Scare :: Scare (v. t.) To frighten; to strike with sudden fear; to alarm.
Phenomenon :: Phenomenon (n.) That which strikes one as strange, unusual, or unaccountable; an extraordinary or very remarkable person, thing, or occurrence; as, a musical phenomenon..
Hammer-less :: Hammer-less (a.) Without a visible hammer; -- said of a gun having a cock or striker concealed from sight, and out of the way of an accidental touch..
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