Striking

Word STRIKING
Character 8
Hyphenation strik ing
Pronunciations /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Striking"

What do we mean by striking?

Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. synonym: noticeable. adjective

Standing out prominently and conspicuously, so as strongly to impress the eye or the mind; prominent; notable; impressive; remarkable; surprising: as, a striking resemblance; a striking remark.

The removal of the center upon which an arch has been built. See striking-plate. noun

The propagation of plants by cuttings or slips. noun

The taking down of the cured tobacco-plant from the tiers for stripping. See stripping, 10. noun

A. & n. from strike, v.

The distance through which an object can be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is effective when directed to a particular object.

A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable adjective

Of that which makes a strong impression adjective

Present participle of strike. verb

Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention adjective

Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect adjective

The physical coming together of two or more things noun

The act of contacting one thing with another noun

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.

To touch; to act by appulse.

To take down, especially in the following contexts.

To set off on a walk or trip.

To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.

To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.

To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.

To make and ratify.

To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.

To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.

To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.

(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.

To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.

To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.

To balance (a ledger or account).

Synonyms and Antonyms for Striking

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The word "striking" in example sentences

From the 759 I culled out 180 that deserved the term striking. ❋ Jack Cashill (2011)

Particularly striking is the description found in Psalm 29: “The voice of the Lord strikes with fiery flame” (v 7). ❋ Unknown (2009)

The problem is that even if the Thirteenth Amendment could be justified in striking down Jim Crow as an incident of slavery, it would not be sufficient for striking down similar laws in states where slavery never existed, like Illinois and Oregon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And BTW Brown is within striking distance up in Massachusetts …. the liberal dream might end just yet! ❋ Unknown (2010)

IndiGo had a shade over 16% of the market at the end of August, and is now within striking distance of Air-India domestic that has 18% of the market. ❋ Cuckoo Paul (2010)

Now, it seems to me that in striking down long-standing sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas, the court has opened up the obscenity standard to additional scrutiny, particularly with regard to post-Miller obscenity law. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Perhaps most striking is his humility in approaching the Theology of the Body and the great desire he has to reach broken humanity with this liberating message. ❋ Unknown (2009)

House of Representatives because Seante Republicans were successful in striking a few portions from thebill. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"I just hope that it will be enough, that I'll be within striking distance." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Even worse, though, was the play-calling during the desperate final few seconds when the Redskins were in striking range at the Lions '34-yard line — and never had Jason Campbell throw the ball to the end zone. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also striking is how far the SG has stretched the usual rules for certiorari in pursuit of that goal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This should be an eye-opener for the Palin-phobics as she has been savaged by Dems and the media like no one before and yet remains within striking distance of Obama. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The RNC, reportedly, distributed that money to states where Republican congressional candidates were in striking distance of Democratic incumbents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I admire your courage in striking out in a different direction. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But exactly how hot and how heavy depends on which side you are talking to, with Yahoo seeking to play it a bit cooler and Microsoft, according to many sources, aggressively interested in striking a deal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even the Republican-biased Rassmussen has Crist in striking distance if he runs as an independent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But I live in striking distance of Virginia and Pennsylvania, and in 2008 I was determined. ❋ Jodi Jacobson (2010)

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