Definition of strike

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Strike (n.) An iron pale or standard in a gate or fence.

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Cuff :: Cuff (v. t.) To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap..
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it..
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.
Astound :: Astound (a.) To astonish; to strike with amazement; to confound with wonder, surprise, or fear..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes; as, the clock strikes twelve; the drums strike up a march..
Clapper :: Clapper (n.) That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust. of Bell..
Heartstrike :: Heartstrike (v. t.) To affect at heart; to shock.
Expunge :: Expunge (v. t.) To strike out; to wipe out or destroy; to annihilate; as, to expugne an offense..
English :: English (v. t.) To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To lower; to let or take down; to remove; as, to strike sail; to strike a flag or an ensign, as in token of surrender; to strike a yard or a topmast in a gale; to strike a tent; to strike the centering of an arch..
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To quit work in order to compel an increase, or prevent a reduction, of wages..
Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) Any quick, decisive stroke or act..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.
Clout :: Clout (n.) To give a blow to; to strike.
Quill :: Quill (n.) The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.
Awe :: Awe (v. t.) To strike with fear and reverence; to inspire with awe; to control by inspiring dread.
Dub :: Dub (v. t.) To strike cloth with teasels to raise a nap.
Splash :: Splash (v. t.) To strike and dash about, as water, mud, etc.; to plash..
Strike :: Strike (n.) A bushel; four pecks.
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