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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Lash :: Lash (v. t.) To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash; as, a whale lashes the sea with his tail..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) To strike or fall suddenly like a bolt.
Stumble :: Stumble (v. i.) To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; -- with on, upon, or against..
Prolepsis :: Prolepsis (n.) The application of an adjective to a noun in anticipation, or to denote the result, of the action of the verb; as, to strike one dumb..
Clout :: Clout (n.) To give a blow to; to strike.
Collide :: Collide (v. i.) To strike or dash against each other; to come into collision; to clash; as, the vessels collided; their interests collided..
Striker :: Striker (n.) A wencher; a lewd man.
Strike :: Strike (n.) A puddler's stirrer.
Sabre :: Sabre (v. t.) To strike, cut, or kill with a saber; to cut down, as with a saber..
Douse :: Douse (v. t.) To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail..
Stamp :: Stamp (v. i.) To strike; to beat; to crush.
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To make and ratify; as, to strike a bargain..
Beat :: Beat (v. t.) To dash against, or strike, as with water or wind..
Percuss :: Percuss (v. t.) To strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss the chest in medical examination..
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To become attached to something; -- said of the spat of oysters.
Tap :: Tap (v. t.) To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane..
Rapped :: Rapped () imp. & p. p. of Rap, to strike..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To come in collision with; to strike against; as, a bullet struck him; the wave struck the boat amidships; the ship struck a reef..
Gnash :: Gnash (v. t.) To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the teeth..
Striped :: Stripe (v. t.) To strike; to lash.
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