striking in English

adjective

1

attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting

synonyms: noticeable, obvious, conspicuous, impactful, evident, marked, notable, unmistakable, strong, remarkable, extraordinary, incredible, amazing, astounding, astonishing, staggering

2

(of an employee) on strike.

striking mine workers

noun

1

the action of striking.

substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object

verb

1

hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

he raised his hand, as if to strike me

synonyms: bang, beat, hit, bash, wallop

2

(of a disaster, disease, or other unwelcome phenomenon) occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects on.

an earthquake struck the island

synonyms: affect, afflict, attack, hit

3

(of a thought or idea) come into the mind of (someone) suddenly or unexpectedly.

a disturbing thought struck Melissa

synonyms: occur to, come to (mind), dawn on one, hit, spring to mind, enter one's head

4

(of employees) refuse to work as a form of organized protest, typically in an attempt to obtain a particular concession or concessions from their employer.

workers may strike over threatened job losses

synonyms: take industrial action, go on strike, down tools, walk out, hit the bricks

5

cancel, remove, or cross out with or as if with a pen.

strike his name from the list

6

make (a coin or medal) by stamping metal.

Back in 1698, the mill was used to forge copper blacks for the Royal Mint to strike farthings and halfpennies.

7

discover (gold, minerals, or oil) by drilling or mining.

The company said it struck gold in a Bulgarian mine.

synonyms: discover, find, come upon, hit

8

move or proceed vigorously or purposefully.

she struck out into the lake with a practiced crawl

synonyms: go, make one's way, head, forge

9

take down (a tent or the tents of an encampment).

it took ages to strike camp

10

insert (a cutting of a plant) in soil to take root.

Generally these do for all our needs, whether it's sowing seed, striking cuttings or general potting up.

11

secure a hook in the mouth of a fish by jerking or tightening the line after it has taken the bait or fly.

Only when the rod tip pulls hard over and the fish starts to run with the bait should you strike to set the hook.

adjective

noticeable, obvious, conspicuous, impactful, evident, marked, notable, unmistakable, strong, remarkable, extraordinary, incredible, amazing, astounding, astonishing, staggering
impressive, imposing, grand, splendid, magnificent, spectacular, breathtaking, superb, marvelous, wonderful, stunning, staggering, sensational, dramatic
stunning, attractive, good-looking, beautiful, glamorous, gorgeous, prepossessing, ravishing, handsome, pretty, knockout, drop-dead gorgeous, fair, comely
dramatic, spectacular
salient, outstanding, spectacular, prominent

noun

hit, contact
hit, hitting
contact

verb

hit, bang, crash into, ignite, attack, affect, achieve, agree (on), assume, discover, occur to, seem to, take industrial action, lower, go, chance upon, walk out, take, impress, come to, fall, coin, expunge, strickle
hit, slap, smack, beat, thrash, spank, thump, punch, cuff, cane, lash, whip, club, clout, schmuck, wallop, belt, whack, thwack, bash, clobber, bop, cold-cock, smite
bang, beat, hit, bash, wallop
crash into, collide with, hit, run into, bump into, smash into, impact
hit, drive, propel, clout, wallop, swipe
ignite, light
attack, set upon someone, fall on someone, assault someone
affect, afflict, attack, hit
achieve, reach, arrive at, find, attain, establish
agree (on), come to an agreement on, settle on, clinch
assume, adopt, take on/up, affect, cop
discover, find, come upon, hit
occur to, come to (mind), dawn on one, hit, spring to mind, enter one's head
seem to, appear to, come across to, give the impression to
take industrial action, go on strike, down tools, walk out, hit the bricks
lower, take down, bring down
go, make one's way, head, forge
chance upon, fall upon, come across, light upon, attain, happen upon, come upon, discover, chance on
walk out
take, assume, take up
impress, affect, move
hit
come to
fall, shine
come to, hit
hit, collide with, impinge on, run into
coin, mint
expunge, scratch, excise
strickle

Use "striking" in a sentence

1. A striking story.

2. Notice this striking statement.”

3. Our Favorite Striking Bathroom Designs

4. Jogging will confer striking benefits.

5. Batted BALL STRIKING THE RUNNER

6. Caracals are very striking cats

7. He is striking for Ensign.

8. That hat looks very striking.

9. Butterweed’s striking yellow stands are beautiful

10. Striking black and white breeding plumage.

11. 16 Jogging will confer striking benefits.

12. (rare) Assailing, striking; entering into combat

13. Visually, the decor was very striking.

14. The writer's striking use of metaphor.

15. Synonyms for Attitudinizing include posing, masquerading, showing off, striking an attitude, striking a pose, showboating, affecting, posturing, playacting and …

16. This striking conversion made a profound impression.

17. Her eyes are her most striking feature.

18. Most meteorites striking the Earth vaporize instantly.

19. His striking partners, all failed to score.

20. His eyes are his most striking feature.

21. He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin.

22. No.10 is striking a feint Ball.

23. The military government repressed the striking workers.

24. A Brockage results from a glitch in striking

25. Why did Ehud delay in striking down Eglon?

26. The striking miners will soon return to work.

27. 20 She is a very striking young woman.

28. Finger Clubbing can be a striking physical finding

29. Assiniboine is one of Canada's most striking mountains

30. She bears a striking similarity to her mother.

31. He was striking his dog with his whip.

32. She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

33. 12 The picture was striking in its simplicity.

34. 4 The military government repressed the striking workers.

35. Jane Russell bore a striking resemblance to Sweetheart.

36. She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman.

37. 2 He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin.

38. Tina bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

39. Popper emphasizes the point with a striking metaphor.

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41. Blow (plural Blows) The act of striking or hitting

42. It generates Adrenaline Points when you are striking opponents

43. The theatre has reached an agreement with striking actors.

44. A pair of white shoes completed the striking ensemble.

45. A pair of pink shoes completed her striking ensemble.

46. The child bore a striking resemblance to his father.

47. The most striking example is the ignorance of punctuation.

48. Olmec artworks are considered among ancient America's most striking.

49. 9 They occupied the city without striking a blow.

50. The contrasts between temperate and tropical forests are striking.