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strikes

/stɹaɪks/

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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 :

"After two strikes, the batter was really nervous. "

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The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.

Examples :

"Maria celebrated her strike with a happy dance. "

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A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.

Examples :

"The teachers organized several strikes to demand better salaries and working conditions. "

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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, ..."

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In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.

Examples :

"The call option I bought has strikes of $50 and $55, meaning I can choose to buy the stock at either of those prices. "

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An old English measure of corn equal to the bushel.

Examples :

"The farmer sold five strikes of barley at the market today. "

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The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.

Examples :

"The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike."

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The primary face of a hammer, opposite the peen.

Examples :

""He cleaned the hammer's strikes to remove the rust before using it." "

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The compass direction of the line of intersection between a rock layer and the surface of the Earth.

Examples :

"The geologist used a compass to measure the strikes of the exposed rock layers, noting the directions for future study. "

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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 strikes to level the wheat in the measuring box, ensuring a fair amount for each buyer. "

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Fullness of measure; hence, excellence of quality.

Examples :

"The baker's bread was known for its strikes – a perfect crust, airy texture, and rich flavor in every bite. "

quality value achievement

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An iron pale or standard in a gate or fence.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully aligned the strikes of the wrought-iron gate, ensuring they were evenly spaced and strong. "

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(ironworking) A puddler's stirrer.

Examples :

"The blacksmith used the heavy strikes to mix the molten iron in the furnace. "

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The extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail.

Examples :

"The company refused to give in to the union's strikes, knowing the demands were unreasonable and based on personal vendettas. "

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The discovery of a source of something.

Examples :

"The gold rush began with the lucky prospector's strikes in California. "

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The strike plate of a door.

Examples :

"The door wouldn't close properly because the strikes were misaligned. "

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(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

Examples :

"Please strike the last sentence."

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(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

Examples :

"The sudden announcement of the school closure struck the students with surprise. "

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To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

Examples :

"A tree strikes its roots deep."

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(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.

Examples :

"The sudden loss of his job strikes a heavy blow to the family's finances. "

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To touch; to act by appulse.

Examples :

"The child gently strikes the keys of the piano. "

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To take down, especially in the following contexts.

Examples :

"The heavy rain strikes the roof loudly. "

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To set off on a walk or trip.

Examples :

"They struck off along the river."

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To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.

Examples :

"The lightning strikes the tall tree during the thunderstorm. "

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To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.

Examples :

"to strike into reputation; to strike into a run"

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To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.

Examples :

"The oyster spat strikes to the submerged shells, ensuring they can grow and mature in a safe location. "

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To make and ratify.

Examples :

"to strike a bargain"

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To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.

Examples :

"The baker carefully strikes the flour in the measuring cup with a knife to ensure an accurate measurement for the cake. "

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To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.

Examples :

"The mason strikes the mortar joint even with the brick face. "

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To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.

Examples :

"My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail."

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(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.

Examples :

"As the sugar cane juice thickens, the worker carefully strikes the hot syrup from the teache into the cooling pan. "

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To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.

Examples :

"The breeze strikes her hair gently as she sits on the porch. "

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To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.

Examples :

"Having struck out on her own, Maria faced both exciting opportunities and new challenges. "

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To balance (a ledger or account).

Examples :

"The accountant carefully strikes the ledger at the end of each month to ensure that the debits and credits are equal. "

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