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(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
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Please strike the last sentence.
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(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
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To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
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A tree strikes its roots deep.
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(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
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To touch; to act by appulse.
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To take down, especially in the following contexts.
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To set off on a walk or trip.
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They struck off along the river.
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To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
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To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
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to strike into reputation; to strike into a run
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To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
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To make and ratify.
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to strike a bargain
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To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
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To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
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To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
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My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail.
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(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
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To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
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To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
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To balance (a ledger or account).