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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Souple :: Souple (n.) That part of a flail which strikes the grain.
Knoll :: Knoll (v. t.) To ring, as a bell; to strike a knell upon; to toll; to proclaim, or summon, by ringing..
Nick :: Nick (v. t.) To hit at, or in, the nick; to touch rightly; to strike at the precise point or time..
Ding :: Ding (v. i.) To strike; to thump; to pound.
Minute-jack :: Minute-jack (n.) A figure which strikes the hour on the bell of some fanciful clocks; -- called also jack of the clock house.
Quill :: Quill (n.) The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.
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..
Butt :: Butt (v. t.) To strike by thrusting the head against; to strike with the head.
Striker :: Striker (n.) A workman who is on a strike.
Peck :: Peck (v.) Hence: To strike, pick, thrust against, or dig into, with a pointed instrument; especially, to strike, pick, etc., with repeated quick movements..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light..
Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) Any quick, decisive stroke or act..
Whack :: Whack (v. t.) To strike; to beat; to give a heavy or resounding blow to; to thrash; to make with whacks.
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cut off, as a mortar joint, even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle..
Shock :: Shock (v.) To strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust; to cause to recoil; as, his violence shocked his associates..
Rap :: Rap (v. i.) To strike with a quick, sharp blow; to knock; as, to rap on the door..
Bunt :: Bunt (v. t. & i.) To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy..
Lash :: Lash (v. i.) To ply the whip; to strike; to utter censure or sarcastic language.
Snick :: Snick (v. t.) To cut slightly; to strike, or strike off, as by cutting..
Outstrike :: Outstrike (v. t.) To strike out; to strike faster than.
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