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. "El bateador recibió tres strikes y fue eliminado.sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl 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. "El jugador de bolos hizo un strike en su primer lanzamiento, lo que le valió puntos de bonificación.sportgameentertainmentachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHuelgaA work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest."The teachers went on strike to demand better pay. "Los maestros se declararon en huelga para exigir una mejor paga.politicsactionworksocietyeconomydemandgovernmentorganizationbusinessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA 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, ..."Así, los golpes de mano ahora incluyen golpes de nudillo individuales, golpes de mano de cuchillo, golpes de dedo, golpes de mano de cresta, etc., y los golpes de pierna incluyen patadas frontales, golpes de rodilla, patadas de hacha, ...actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrecio de ejercicioIn 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. "El precio de ejercicio de la opción sobre acciones era de 150 dólares por acción.businessfinanceeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFanegaAn old English measure of corn equal to the bushel."The farmer measured the wheat in strikes before taking it to market. "El granjero midió el trigo en fanegas antes de llevarlo al mercado.amountunitagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl turno del bateadorThe status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at."The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike."Los bateadores han cruzado, y Dhoni ahora tiene el turno.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa cara principal de un martilloThe primary face of a hammer, opposite the peen."The carpenter carefully placed the nail and then brought the hammer's strike down on it. "El carpintero colocó cuidadosamente el clavo y luego golpeó con la cara principal del martillo.partutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRumboThe 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. "El geólogo anotó el rumbo de las capas de roca como 315 grados.geologygeographydirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaseroAn 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. "El granjero usó un rasero para nivelar el montón de trigo cosechado.utensilagricultureitemessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalidad, excelenciaFullness of measure; hence, excellence of quality."The chef's dish had a real strike of flavor, pleasing everyone at the tasting. "El plato del chef tenía una verdadera calidad de sabor, complaciendo a todos en la degustación.qualityvalueachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoste, pilarAn iron pale or standard in a gate or fence."The gate's ornate metal strike prevented the door from swinging open too far. "El poste de metal adornado de la puerta impidió que la puerta se abriera demasiado.architecturematerialstructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerramienta para remover de un pudelador(ironworking) A puddler's stirrer."The blacksmith used the heavy strike to mix the molten iron in the furnace. "El herrero usó la pesada herramienta para remover para mezclar el hierro fundido en el horno.materialutensilindustrytechnicalworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtorsión, chantajeThe 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. "Los padres del estudiante recibieron una carta amenazante, una extorsión que exigía dinero por sus buenas calificaciones.lawbusinesspolicemoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDescubrimientoThe discovery of a source of something."The strike of gold in the backyard led to a lot of excitement for the family. "El descubrimiento de oro en el patio trasero generó mucha emoción para la familia.geologybusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlaca de cierreThe strike plate of a door."The strike plate on the front door was bent, so the door wouldn't close properly. "La placa de cierre de la puerta principal estaba doblada, por lo que la puerta no cerraba correctamente.architecturebuildingpartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTachar, borrar, suprimir(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."Por favor, tache la última frase.writinglanguageactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, afectar(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect."The sudden noise of thunder struck fear into the children. "El ruido repentino del trueno infundió miedo en los niños.actioneventsensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavar, meterTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."Un árbol clava sus raíces profundamente.actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfectar, golpear(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. "El mal tiempo realmente afectó el día deportivo escolar; arruinó todo el evento.actionsocietyemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, tocarTo touch; to act by appulse."The child's finger struck the table, making a soft thump. "El dedo del niño golpeó la mesa, produciendo un suave golpe.actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, derribarTo take down, especially in the following contexts."The teacher's harsh words struck fear into the students' hearts. "Las duras palabras del profesor sembraron el miedo en los corazones de los estudiantes.actionwarmilitarysportbusinessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmprender una caminata o un viajeTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."Emprendieron la caminata a lo largo del río.actionwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, impactar, penetrarTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate."The sharp pencil struck the paper with a satisfying snap. "El afilado lápiz golpeó el papel con un satisfactorio chasquido.actionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstallar, comenzar repentinamenteTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation; to strike into a run"estallar en reputación; comenzar a correr repentinamenteactioneventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdherirse a algoTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters."The oyster spat struck to the rocks, finding a secure place to grow. "La cría de ostras se adhirió a las rocas, encontrando un lugar seguro para crecer.biologyanimalfishessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, huelgaTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"llegar a un acuerdogovernmentlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrasarTo 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. "El granjero usó un borde recto para enrasar el nivel de la sal en el recipiente.agricultureamountbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrasarTo 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. "El carpintero enrasó cuidadosamente la junta de mortero con la pared de ladrillo.architecturebuildingtechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncontrar, toparse conTo hit upon, or light upon, suddenly."My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail."Mi ojo se encontró con una palabra extraña en el texto. Pronto encontraron el rastro.actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExtraer(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. "El fabricante de azúcar extraerá el jugo espesado del tacho al enfriador para comenzar la siguiente etapa de la producción de azúcar.foodagricultureprocessindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcariciar, rozarTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave."The artist gently struck the paintbrush across the canvas, creating soft lines. "El artista acarició suavemente el pincel sobre el lienzo, creando líneas suaves.actionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvanzadoTo 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. "La inspiradora conferencia del profesor tuvo un efecto sorprendente en la comprensión del tema por parte de los estudiantes.actionpast participleessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCuadrar, equilibrarTo balance (a ledger or account)."The accountant needs to strike the final balances in the company's ledger. "El contable necesita cuadrar los saldos finales en el libro mayor de la empresa.businessfinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading