verbπShare(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."writingactiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect."The sudden noise from the construction site struck the house, making the windows rattle. "appearancesensationtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."actiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect."The bad news struck a painful chord with my family; we were all deeply affected. "actionsocietypersonmoralattitudetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo touch; to act by appulse."The teacher striking the bell signaled the end of class. "actionphysicstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take down, especially in the following contexts."The teacher striked the student's name from the roll. "actionmilitarysportwarpolicebusinesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."actionwaytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate."The student quickly struck the correct answer on the test. "actionphysicstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation;β to strike into a run"actioneventtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters."The oyster spat are striking to the rocks on the ocean floor. "animalbiologyfishtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"politicsgovernmentlawtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top."The baker carefully struck the flour measure to ensure all the cups were exactly level. "amountagriculturebusinessfoodtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle."The mason carefully struck the mortar joints, making the wall look smooth and even. "architecturebuildingtechnicaltoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit upon, or light upon, suddenly."My eye struck a strange word in the text.β They soon struck the trail."actioneventprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler."The worker striking the thick sugar cane juice from the teache into the cooler was very precise. "agriculturefoodindustryprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave."The artist was striking a pose for the photographer, slowly moving her arm. "actionappearancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle."The teacher's new methods were striking a positive change in the students' attitudes. "actionprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo balance (a ledger or account)."The accountant needs to strike the monthly expenses against the income to balance the company's ledger. "businessfinancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something strikes or is struck."The striking of the school bell signaled the end of the first class period. "actioneventtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMaking a strong impression."He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie."appearancestylequalitytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
