noun🔗ShareStrikeA 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 batter got three strikes and was out. "Der Schlagmann kassierte drei Strikes und war aus.sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer StrikeThe act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame."The bowler got a strike on their first roll, earning them bonus points. "Der Bowler erzielte beim ersten Wurf einen Strike und erhielt Bonuspunkte.sportgameentertainmentachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStreik, ArbeitsniederlegungA work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest."The teachers went on strike to demand better pay. "Die Lehrer traten in den Streik, um eine bessere Bezahlung zu fordern.politicsactionworksocietyeconomydemandgovernmentorganizationbusinessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, HiebA blow or application of physical force against something."Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ..."Somit umfassen Handschläge nun Einzelknöchelschläge, Messerkantenschläge, Fingerspitzenangriffe, Handkantenschläge usw., und Beinschläge umfassen Tritte nach vorne, Kniestöße, Axttritte, ...actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusübungspreisIn an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option."The strike price for the stock option was $150 per share. "Der Ausübungspreis für die Aktienoption betrug 150 $ pro Aktie.businessfinanceeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheffelAn old English measure of corn equal to the bushel."The farmer measured the wheat in strikes before taking it to market. "Der Bauer maß den Weizen in Scheffeln, bevor er ihn zum Markt brachte.amountunitagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, BallThe status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at."The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike."Die Schlagmänner haben überquert, und Dhoni hat jetzt den Ball.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlagflächeThe primary face of a hammer, opposite the peen."The carpenter carefully placed the nail and then brought the hammer's strike down on it. "Der Zimmermann platzierte den Nagel sorgfältig und ließ dann die Schlagfläche des Hammers darauf treffen.partutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStreichenThe compass direction of the line of intersection between a rock layer and the surface of the Earth."The geologist noted the strike of the rock layers as 315 degrees. "Der Geologe notierte den Streichen der Gesteinsschichten als 315 Grad.geologygeographydirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbstreifer, StreichmaßAn instrument with a straight edge for levelling a measure of grain, salt, etc., scraping off what is above the level of the top; a strickle."The farmer used a strike to level the pile of harvested wheat. "Der Bauer benutzte einen Abstreifer, um den geernteten Weizenhaufen zu ebnen.utensilagricultureitemessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaß, Qualität, GüteFullness of measure; hence, excellence of quality."The chef's dish had a real strike of flavor, pleasing everyone at the tasting. "Das Gericht des Kochs hatte eine echte Qualität im Geschmack und erfreute alle bei der Verkostung.qualityvalueachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfosten, StänderAn iron pale or standard in a gate or fence."The gate's ornate metal strike prevented the door from swinging open too far. "Der verzierte Metallpfosten des Tors verhinderte, dass sich die Tür zu weit öffnete.architecturematerialstructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRührwerkzeug(ironworking) A puddler's stirrer."The blacksmith used the heavy strike to mix the molten iron in the furnace. "Der Schmied benutzte das schwere Rührwerkzeug, um das geschmolzene Eisen im Ofen zu mischen.materialutensilindustrytechnicalworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErpressungThe extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail."The student's parents received a threatening letter, a strike demanding money for their good grades. "Die Eltern des Schülers erhielten einen Drohbrief, eine Erpressung, in der Geld für ihre guten Noten gefordert wurde.lawbusinesspolicemoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFund, EntdeckungThe discovery of a source of something."The strike of gold in the backyard led to a lot of excitement for the family. "Der Fund von Gold im Garten führte zu großer Aufregung für die Familie.geologybusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchließblechThe strike plate of a door."The strike plate on the front door was bent, so the door wouldn't close properly. "Das Schließblech an der Haustür war verbogen, so dass sich die Tür nicht richtig schließen ließ.architecturebuildingpartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreichen, ausstreichen, durchstreichen(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."Bitte streichen Sie den letzten Satz.writinglanguageactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreffen, schlagen(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect."The sudden noise of thunder struck fear into the children. "Der plötzliche Donnerhall jagte den Kindern Angst ein.actioneventsensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinstechen, stoßenTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."Ein Baum stößt seine Wurzeln tief ein.actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeeinflussen, treffen(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect."The bad weather really struck a blow to the school sports day; it ruined the entire event. "Das schlechte Wetter hat dem Schulsporttag einen schweren Schlag versetzt; es hat die gesamte Veranstaltung ruiniert.actionsocietyemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBerühren, treffenTo touch; to act by appulse."The child's finger struck the table, making a soft thump. "Der Finger des Kindes berührte den Tisch und erzeugte ein leises Geräusch.actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNiederschlagen, treffenTo take down, especially in the following contexts."The teacher's harsh words struck fear into the students' hearts. "Die harten Worte des Lehrers schlugen den Schülern Angst ins Herz.actionwarmilitarysportbusinessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, sich auf den Weg machenTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."Sie brachen am Fluss entlang auf.actionwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreffen, schlagen, eindringenTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate."The sharp pencil struck the paper with a satisfying snap. "Der spitze Bleistift traf das Papier mit einem befriedigenden Schnapp.actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbrechen, plötzlich beginnenTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation; to strike into a run"in den Ruf ausbrechen; plötzlich zu rennen beginnenactioneventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich an etwas anheftenTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters."The oyster spat struck to the rocks, finding a secure place to grow. "Der Austernspat heftete sich an die Felsen und fand einen sicheren Ort zum Wachsen.biologyanimalfishessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreichen, streichen lassenTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"einen Handel abschließengovernmentlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstreichen, glattstreichenTo level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top."The farmer used a straight edge to strike the level of the salt in the container. "Der Bauer benutzte eine gerade Kante, um das Salz im Behälter abzustreichen.agricultureamountbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstreichenTo cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle."The carpenter carefully struck the mortar joint even with the brick wall. "Der Zimmermann strich die Mörtelfuge sorgfältig bündig mit der Ziegelmauer ab.architecturebuildingtechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStoßen auf, plötzlich findenTo hit upon, or light upon, suddenly."My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail."Mein Auge stieß auf ein seltsames Wort in dem Text. Sie stießen bald auf die Spur.actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbschöpfen(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler."The sugar maker will strike the thickened juice from the teache into the cooler to begin the next stage of sugar production. "Der Zuckerhersteller wird den eingedickten Saft aus dem Kochkessel in den Kühler abschöpfen, um die nächste Phase der Zuckerproduktion zu beginnen.foodagricultureprocessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreichen, leicht berührenTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave."The artist gently struck the paintbrush across the canvas, creating soft lines. "Der Künstler strich den Pinsel sanft über die Leinwand und schuf so weiche Linien.actionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorgerückt, fortgeschrittenTo advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle."The teacher's inspiring lecture had a striking effect on the students' understanding of the topic. "Die inspirierende Vorlesung des Lehrers hatte eine bemerkenswerte Wirkung auf das Verständnis der Schüler für das Thema.actionpast participleessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusgleichen, bilanzierenTo balance (a ledger or account)."The accountant needs to strike the final balances in the company's ledger. "Der Buchhalter muss die endgültigen Salden im Hauptbuch des Unternehmens ausgleichen.businessfinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading