verbπShare(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."writingwordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect."The sudden downpour of rain struck the picnic grounds with great force, soaking everyone's clothes. "sensationbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect."The bad news about the failing grades really struck her hard. "emotionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo touch; to act by appulse."The sharp pencil struck the paper, leaving a clear mark. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take down, especially in the following contexts."The sudden illness struck my sister, and she had to miss school today. "actionwarsportdisasterlawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate."The sudden noise struck fear into the students as they huddled together in the classroom. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation;β to strike into a run"actioneventprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters."The spat of oysters struck to the rocks, growing firmly attached. "animalbiologyfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"governmentlawChat 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 farmer carefully struck the pile of salt with a level, scraping off the excess until it was perfectly even. "agricultureamountfoodChat 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 perfectly smooth. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat 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."actionsensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler."The workers struck the thickened cane juice from the large teache into the waiting cooler. "foodagricultureprocesstechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave."The teacher struck a pose, waving her hand gently to get the students' attention. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle."The new teacher's enthusiastic teaching style struck a positive change in the students' attitudes toward learning. "actionpast participleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo balance (a ledger or account)."The accountant carefully struck the monthly expenses against the income to balance the company ledger. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading