Pronunciation: /straɪk/
noun a pitched ball not swung at, counted as a ball in baseball
A1 The workers went on strike for better pay.
A2 The baseball player made a strike during the game.
B1 The lightning strike caused a power outage in the city.
B2 The union called for a nationwide strike to protest against unfair working conditions.
C1 The military launched a preemptive strike against the enemy's forces.
C2 The artist's latest novel was a literary strike, winning multiple awards.
verb cause (someone) to have a particular impression
A1 The cat tried to strike the mouse with its paw.
A2 The workers decided to strike for better wages.
B1 The lightning struck the tree, causing it to fall.
B2 The boxer was able to strike his opponent with a powerful punch.
C1 The musician's performance struck a chord with the audience.
C2 The novel's vivid descriptions and compelling characters struck a deep emotional resonance with readers.
formal The workers went on strike to demand better working conditions.
informal The employees decided to go on strike because they were unhappy with their pay.
slang The team captain was on fire during the game, every shot was a strike!
figurative The artist's new painting really struck a chord with the audience.
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