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Strike Definition & Meaning

1. To hit forcefully with a hand, weapon, or tool.

Example: The boxer struck his opponent with a powerful punch to the jaw.

2. To stop working as a form of protest or to demand better working conditions.

Example: The workers decided to go on strike until their employer agreed to increase their wages.

3. To ignite a match or lighter to light a fire.

Example: She struck a match and lit the candles on the birthday cake.

4. To come into contact with or collide with something.

Example: The car struck a pothole and blew out a tire.

5. To discover or realize something suddenly.

Example: It suddenly struck him that he had left his wallet at home.

Examples of the word strike used in sentences.

  • The workers went on strike for higher wages.
  • The clock struck twelve, signaling the start of the new year.
  • The thunderstorm was so strong that it caused a lightning strike on the tall tree.
  • The baseball player was able to strike out the opposing team's batter with one pitch.
  • I managed to strike a deal with the salesman and bought the car.
  • The lightning strike caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
  • The loud noise from the hammer striking the metal was deafening.
  • The baseball player tried to strike out the opposing team's batter.
  • The workers are going on strike to demand higher wages.
  • The government has launched a military strike against the enemy's base.
  • The lightning strike caused a power outage in the city, leaving many residents without electricity for hours.
  • The construction workers threatened to go on strike if their payment was not increased.
  • It's important for students to learn how to strike a balance between their academic and social life.
  • The soccer player scored a stunning strike from outside the box, securing the victory for his team.
  • He was struck by the realization that he had been taking his family for granted.
  • The athlete made a perfect strike with the ball, sending it straight into the goalpost.
  • The government announced that it would launch a preemptive strike to eliminate the threat of a possible terrorist attack.
  • The workers decided to go on strike after their demands for better wages and working conditions were ignored.
  • The lightning strike caused a power outage in the entire neighborhood, forcing residents to light candles and use generators.
  • The news of the strike caused panic among commuters who rely on public transportation to get to work.
  • His talent for playing music was apparent when he struck the first chord on his guitar.
  • The professional dancers went on strike for better pay and working conditions.
  • The oil workers union called a strike to protest against the company's proposed pay cut.
  • The first thing I noticed upon arriving was the striking architecture of the city's buildings.
  • The storm was so strong that it caused several lightning strikes in the area.
  • The workers have announced their intention to go on strike after their demands for a higher pay were not met.
  • In the midst of the pandemic, it is vital that people strike a balance between staying safe and maintaining their mental health.
  • The painter's use of color was so bold and striking that it immediately caught the viewer's eye.
  • The athlete's powerful strike sent the ball soaring over the goalkeeper's head and into the net.
  • The ferocity of the hurricane's winds was so great that it could even strike down the sturdiest of trees.
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