Question

What is the definition of a strike?

Answer 1

it forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
"he raised his hand, as if to strike me"
synonyms: bang, beat, hit; More
inflict (a blow).
"he struck her two blows on the leg"
synonyms: hit, slap, smack, beat, thrash, spank, thump, punch, cuff; More
accidentally hit (a part of one's body) against something.
"she fell, striking her head against the side of the boat"
come into forcible contact or collision with.
"he was struck by a car on Whitepark Road"
synonyms: crash into, collide with, hit, run into, bump into, smash into, impact
"the car struck a tree"
(of a beam or ray of light or heat) fall on (an object or surface).
"the light struck her ring, reflecting off the diamond"
(in sporting contexts) hit or kick (a ball) so as to score a run, point, or goal.
"he struck the ball into the back of the net"
synonyms: hit, drive, propel; More
(of a clock) indicate the time by sounding a chime or stroke.
"the church clock struck twelve"
ignite (a match) by rubbing it briskly against an abrasive surface.
synonyms: ignite, light
"he struck a match"
produce (fire or a spark) as a result of friction.
"his iron stick struck sparks from the pavement"
bring (an electric arc) into being.
produce (a musical note) by pressing or hitting a key.
2.
(of a disaster, disease, or other unwelcome phenomenon) occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects on.
"an earthquake struck the island"
synonyms: affect, afflict, attack, hit
"the disease is striking 3,000 people a year"
carry out an aggressive or violent action, typically without warning.
"it was eight months before the murderer struck again"
synonyms: attack, set upon someone, fall on someone, assault someone
"she was asleep when the killer struck"
kill or seriously incapacitate (someone).
"he was struck down by a mystery virus"
cause or create a particular strong emotion in (someone).
"drugs—a subject guaranteed to strike fear into parents' hearts"
cause (someone) to be in a specified state.
"he was struck dumb"
3.
(of a thought or idea) come into the mind of (someone) suddenly or unexpectedly.
"a disturbing thought struck Melissa"
synonyms: occur to, come to (mind), dawn on one, hit, spring to mind, enter one's head
"a thought struck her"
cause (someone) to have a particular impression.
"it struck him that Marjorie was unusually silent"
synonyms: seem to, appear to, come across to, give the impression to
"you strike me as intelligent"
find particularly interesting, noticeable, or impressive.
"Lucy was struck by the ethereal beauty of the scene"
4.
(of employees) refuse to work as a form of organized protest, typically in an attempt to obtain a particular concession or concessions from their employer.
"workers may strike over threatened job losses"
synonyms: take industrial action, go on strike, down tools, walk out, hit the bricks
"drivers are striking"
NORTH AMERICAN
undertake an organized protest against (an employer).
5.
cancel, remove, or cross out with or as if with a pen.
"strike his name from the list"
officially remove someone from membership of a professional group.
"he had been struck off as a disgrace to the profession"
NORTH AMERICAN
abolish a law or regulation.
"the law was struck down by the Supreme Court"
6.
make (a coin or medal) by stamping metal.
(in cinematography) make (another print) of a film.
reach, achieve, or agree to (something involving agreement, balance, or compromise).
"the team has struck a deal with a sports marketing agency"
synonyms: achieve, reach, arrive at, find, attain, establish More
(in financial contexts) reach (a figure) by balancing an account.
"last year's loss was struck after allowing for depreciation of 67 million dollars"
CANADIAN
form (a committee).
"the government struck a committee to settle the issue"
7.
discover (gold, minerals, or oil) by drilling or mining.
synonyms: discover, find, come upon, hit
"they have struck oil"
discover or think of, especially unexpectedly or by chance.
"pondering, she struck upon a brilliant idea"
come to or reach.
"several days out of the village, we struck the Gilgit Road"
8.
move or proceed vigorously or purposefully.
"she struck out into the lake with a practiced crawl"
synonyms: go, make one's way, head, forge
"we should strike south"
start out on a new or independent course or endeavor.
"after two years he was able to strike out on his own"
9.
take down (a tent or the tents of an encampment).
"it took ages to strike camp"
dismantle (theatrical scenery).
"the minute we finish this evening, they'll start striking the set"
lower or take down (a flag or sail), especially as a salute or to signify surrender.
"the ship struck her German colors"
synonyms: lower, take down, bring down
"the commodore struck his flag"
10.
insert (a cutting of a plant) in soil to take root.
(of a plant or cutting) develop roots.
"small conifers will strike from cuttings"
(of a young oyster) attach itself to a bed.
11.
FISHING
secure a hook in the mouth of a fish by jerking or tightening the line after it has taken the bait or fly.
noun
noun: strike; plural noun: strikes
1.
a refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to gain a concession or concessions from their employer.
"dockers voted for an all-out strike"
synonyms: industrial action, walkout, job action, stoppage
"a 48-hour strike"
a refusal to do something expected or required, typically by a body of people, with a similar aim.
"a rent strike"
2.
a sudden attack, typically a military one.
"the threat of nuclear strikes"
synonyms: (air) attack, assault, bombing, raid
"a military strike"

Answer 2

Yea that sums it up -_-