Definition of strike

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Strike (v. t.) To make a sudden impression upon, as by a blow; to affect sensibly with some strong emotion; as, to strike the mind, with surprise; to strike one with wonder, alarm, dread, or horror..

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Knock :: Knock (v. i.) To drive or be driven against something; to strike against something; to clash; as, one heavy body knocks against another..
Expunge :: Expunge (v. t.) To strike out; to wipe out or destroy; to annihilate; as, to expugne an offense..
Gobline :: Gobline (n.) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit; -- called also gobrope and gaubline.
Beat :: Beat (v. t.) To dash against, or strike, as with water or wind..
Ram :: Ram (v. t.) To butt or strike against; to drive a ram against or through; to thrust or drive with violence; to force in; to drive together; to cram; as, to ram an enemy's vessel; to ram piles, cartridges, etc..
Rapped :: Rapped () imp. & p. p. of Rap, to strike..
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it..
Thwack :: Thwack (v. t.) To strike with something flat or heavy; to bang, or thrash: to thump..
Awe :: Awe (v. t.) To strike with fear and reverence; to inspire with awe; to control by inspiring dread.
Breastwheel :: Breastwheel (n.) A water wheel, on which the stream of water strikes neither so high as in the overshot wheel, nor so low as in the undershot, but generally at about half the height of the wheel, being kept in contact with it by the breasting. The water acts on the float boards partly by impulse, partly by its weight..
Poop :: Poop (v. t.) To strike in the stern, as by collision..
Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on..
Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against; as, to buffet the billows..
Structural :: Strucken () p. p. of Strike.
Whack :: Whack (v. t.) To strike; to beat; to give a heavy or resounding blow to; to thrash; to make with whacks.
Quill :: Quill (n.) The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.
Tabor :: Tabor (v. i.) To strike lightly and frequently.
Thump :: Thump (v. t.) To strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or so as to cause a dull sound..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.
Swipe :: Swipe (v. t.) To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball..
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