strike: meaning and definitions

To hit sharply, as with the hand, the fist, or a weapon.

To inflict (a blow).

To penetrate or pierce: was struck in the leg by a bullet.

To collide with or crash into: She struck the desk with her knee.

To cause to come into violent or forceful contact: She struck her knee against the desk.

To thrust (a weapon, for example) in or into someone or something: struck the sword into the dragon.

To damage or destroy, as by forceful contact: Lightning struck the tree.

To make a military attack on; assault.

To afflict suddenly, as with a disease or impairment: was stricken with cancer.

To cause to become by or as if by a blow: struck him dead.

To snap at or seize (a bait).

To hook (a fish that has taken the bait) by a pull on the line.

To wound by biting. Used especially of a snake.

To form by stamping, printing, or punching: strike a medallion.

To produce or play by manipulating strings or keys: strike a B flat; strike w, t, and y on the typewriter.

To indicate by a percussive or chiming sound: The clock struck nine.

To produce as if by playing a musical instrument: The report struck a positive note in the final paragraph.

To produce by friction or a blow: struck fire from the flints.

To produce flame, light, or a spark from by friction: strike a match.

To remove or separate with or as if with a blow: struck the wasp from his shoulder; struck off the diseased branch with a machete.

To eliminate or expunge: strike a statement from the court records.

To come upon; discover: struck gold.

To come to; attain: finally struck the main trail.

To fall upon; shine on: A bright light struck her face.

To become audible to: An odd sound struck his ear.