Definition of strike

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Strike (n.) The act of quitting work; specifically, such an act by a body of workmen, done as a means of enforcing compliance with demands made on their employer..

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Strucken :: Struck () imp. & p. p. of Strike.
Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To strike; to manipulate; to play on; as, to touch an instrument of music..
Patter :: Patter (v. i.) To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet..
Splash :: Splash (v. t.) To strike and dash about, as water, mud, etc.; to plash..
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..
Strake :: Strake () imp. of Strike.
Bloodstick :: Bloodstick (n.) A piece of hard wood loaded at one end with lead, and used to strike the fleam into the vein..
Reckon :: Reckon (v. i.) To come to an accounting; to make up accounts; to settle; to examine and strike the balance of debt and credit; to adjust relations of desert or penalty.
Outstrike :: Outstrike (v. t.) To strike out; to strike faster than.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.
Thump :: Thump (v. t.) To strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or so as to cause a dull sound..
Percuss :: Percuss (v. i.) To strike or tap in an examination by percussion. See Percussion, 3..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To affect in some particular manner by a sudden impression or impulse; as, the plan proposed strikes me favorably; to strike one dead or blind..
Slam :: Slam (v. t.) To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff..
Clap :: Clap (v. i.) To strike the hands together in applause.
Heeler :: Heeler (n.) A cock that strikes well with his heels or spurs.
Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument..
Hitter :: Hitter (n.) One who hits or strikes; as, a hard hitter..
Buff :: Buff (v. t.) To strike.
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To move; to advance; to proceed; to take a course; as, to strike into the fields..
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