Definition of "Strike" :

noun: a conspicuous success

noun: (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders

"This pitcher throws more strikes than balls."

noun: a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball

"He finished with three strikes in the tenth frame."

noun: an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective

"The strike was scheduled to begin at dawn."

noun: a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

"The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled."

noun: a gentle blow

verb: cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp

"Strike an arc."

verb: arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing

"Strike a balance."

verb: indicate (a certain time) by striking

verb: make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

"We must strike the enemy's oil fields."

verb: affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

verb: produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

"The pianist strikes a middle C."

verb: pierce with force

verb: hit against; come into sudden contact with

verb: smooth with a strickle

verb: deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

"The opponent refused to strike."

verb: remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

"Please strike this remark from the record."

verb: form by stamping, punching, or printing

"Strike coins."

verb: disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set

"After the show, we'll have to strike the set and pack up."

verb: produce by ignition or a blow

"Strike fire from the flintstone."

verb: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

verb: occupy or take on

"Strike a pose."

verb: drive something violently into a location

verb: cause to experience suddenly

verb: find unexpectedly

verb: stop work in order to press demands

verb: attain

verb: touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly