noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The batter got three strikes and was out. " sport game essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame. Examples : "The bowler got a strike on their first roll, earning them bonus points. " sport game entertainment achievement essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest. Examples : "The teachers went on strike to demand better pay. " politics action work society economy demand government organization business industry essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A blow or application of physical force against something. Examples : "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, ..." action physics essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option. Examples : "The strike price for the stock option was $150 per share. " business finance economy essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An old English measure of corn equal to the bushel. Examples : "The farmer measured the wheat in strikes before taking it to market. " amount unit agriculture essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at. Examples : "The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike." sport essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The primary face of a hammer, opposite the peen. Examples : "The carpenter carefully placed the nail and then brought the hammer's strike down on it. " part utensil essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The compass direction of the line of intersection between a rock layer and the surface of the Earth. Examples : "The geologist noted the strike of the rock layers as 315 degrees. " geology geography direction essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An 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. Examples : "The farmer used a strike to level the pile of harvested wheat. " utensil agriculture item essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Fullness of measure; hence, excellence of quality. Examples : "The chef's dish had a real strike of flavor, pleasing everyone at the tasting. " quality value achievement essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An iron pale or standard in a gate or fence. Examples : "The gate's ornate metal strike prevented the door from swinging open too far. " architecture material structure essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (ironworking) A puddler's stirrer. Examples : "The blacksmith used the heavy strike to mix the molten iron in the furnace. " material utensil industry technical work essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail. Examples : "The student's parents received a threatening letter, a strike demanding money for their good grades. " law business police moral essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The discovery of a source of something. Examples : "The strike of gold in the backyard led to a lot of excitement for the family. " geology business essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The strike plate of a door. Examples : "The strike plate on the front door was bent, so the door wouldn't close properly. " architecture building part essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate. Examples : "Please strike the last sentence." writing language action essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect. Examples : "The bad weather really struck a blow to the school sports day; it ruined the entire event. " action society emotion essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To touch; to act by appulse. Examples : "The child's finger struck the table, making a soft thump. " action physics essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take down, especially in the following contexts. Examples : "The teacher's harsh words struck fear into the students' hearts. " action war military sport business industry essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set off on a walk or trip. Examples : "They struck off along the river." action way essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate. Examples : "The sharp pencil struck the paper with a satisfying snap. " action physics essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters. Examples : "The oyster spat struck to the rocks, finding a secure place to grow. " biology animal fish essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make and ratify. Examples : "to strike a bargain" government law essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top. Examples : "The farmer used a straight edge to strike the level of the salt in the container. " agriculture amount business essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle. Examples : "The carpenter carefully struck the mortar joint even with the brick wall. " architecture building technical essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly. Examples : "My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail." action essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler. Examples : "The sugar maker will strike the thickened juice from the teache into the cooler to begin the next stage of sugar production. " food agriculture process industry essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stroke or pass lightly; to wave. Examples : "The artist gently struck the paintbrush across the canvas, creating soft lines. " action body essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle. Examples : "The teacher's inspiring lecture had a striking effect on the students' understanding of the topic. " action past participle essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To balance (a ledger or account). Examples : "The accountant needs to strike the final balances in the company's ledger. " business finance essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
