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The correct spelling is strike.
How to pronounce strike
IPA: /stɹaɪk/
Say it like: Str-ike
The correct spelling is strike. A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught. For example: "Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ..."
Usage Examples
“Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ...”
“The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike.”
“Please strike the last sentence.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
- 2.The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.
- 3.A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
- 4.A blow or application of physical force against something.
- 5.In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.
verb
- 1.(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
- 2.(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
- 3.To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
- 4.(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
- 5.To touch; to act by appulse.
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