Strike ( verb , noun , verb )

(As a verb)

Strike ( verb )

1. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement.
2. To deliver a blow or blows to.
3. To make a sudden attack on.

Origin:

Middle english streken, from old english strican; akin to old high german strihhan to stroke, latin stringere to bind tight.

Examples:

1. The boxer struck his opponent with a left hook.
2. The wind struck the sails, propelling the boat forward.
3. She struck the match and lit the candle.
4. The thief struck the old man and stole his wallet.
5. The bird struck the window with a loud thud.

(As a noun)

Strike ( noun )

1. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement.
2. To deliver a blow or blows to.
3. To make a sudden attack on.

Origin:

Middle english streken, from old english strican; akin to old high german strihhan to stroke, latin stringere to bind tight.

Examples:

1. The boxer struck his opponent with a left hook.
2. The wind struck the sails, propelling the boat forward.
3. She struck the match and lit the candle.
4. The thief struck the old man and stole his wallet.
5. The bird struck the window with a loud thud.

(As a verb)

Strike ( verb )

1. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement.
2. To deliver a blow or blows to.
3. To make a sudden attack on.

Origin:

Middle english streken, from old english strican; akin to old high german strihhan to stroke, latin stringere to bind tight.

Examples:

1. The boxer struck his opponent with a left hook.
2. The wind struck the sails, propelling the boat forward.
3. She struck the match and lit the candle.
4. The thief struck the old man and stole his wallet.
5. The bird struck the window with a loud thud.