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strike [ˈstraɪk]

1 strike verb
  • to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way
  • to cause (something) to hit something in a forceful way
  • to hit (someone or something) with your hand, a weapon, etc.

2 strike noun
  • a period of time when workers stop work in order to force an employer to agree to their demands
  • a military attack
  • the act of hitting something with force