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).
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