Definition of strike

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Strike (v. t.) To level, as a measure of grain, salt, or the like, by scraping off with a straight instrument what is above the level of the top..

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Stamp :: Stamp (v. i.) To strike the foot forcibly downward.
Snick :: Snick (v. t.) To cut slightly; to strike, or strike off, as by cutting..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cut off, as a mortar joint, even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle..
Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) A knocking down of all ten pins at one delivery of the ball.
Overreach :: Overreach (v. i.) To strike the toe of the hind foot against the heel or shoe of the forefoot; -- said of horses.
Percuss :: Percuss (v. t.) To strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss the chest in medical examination..
Light :: Light (n.) The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.
Strike :: Strike (n.) An instrument with a straight edge for leveling a measure of grain, salt, and the like, scraping off what is above the level of the top; a strickle..
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..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To make and ratify; as, to strike a bargain..
Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To reach with a stroke or blow; to strike or touch, usually with force; especially, to reach or touch (an object aimed at)..
Tick :: Tick (v. i.) To strike gently; to pat.
Slam :: Slam (v. t.) To strike down; to slaughter.
Pound :: Pound (v. t.) To strike repeatedly with some heavy instrument; to beat.
Print :: Print (v. t.) To strike off an impression or impressions of, from type, or from stereotype, electrotype, or engraved plates, or the like; in a wider sense, to do the typesetting, presswork, etc., of (a book or other publication); as, to print books, newspapers, pictures; to print an edition of a book..
Stricken :: Stricken (n.) Worn out; far gone; advanced. See Strike, v. t., 21..
Strake :: Strake () imp. of Strike.
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To give vent or utterance to; to utter; to strike up.
Striking :: Striker (n.) A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political influence can be bought..
Strook :: Strook () imp. of Strike.
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