strike

/stɹaɪk/ · noun

Meaning

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
A blow or application of physical force against something.
In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.
An old English measure of corn equal to the bushel.
(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
To touch; to act by appulse.
To take down, especially in the following contexts.

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