stricken

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstɹɪkən/
Verb
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Please strike the last sentence.
2 Definition

(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

3 Definition

To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

Example Sentences
  • A tree strikes its roots deep.
4 Definition

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

5 Definition

To touch; to act by appulse.

6 Definition

To take down, especially in the following contexts.

7 Definition

To set off on a walk or trip.

Example Sentences
  • They struck off along the river.
8 Definition

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

9 Definition

To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.

Example Sentences
  • to strike into reputation;  to strike into a run
10 Definition

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

11 Definition

To make and ratify.

Example Sentences
  • to strike a bargain
12 Definition

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

13 Definition

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

14 Definition

To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.

Example Sentences
  • My eye struck a strange word in the text.  They soon struck the trail.
15 Definition

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

16 Definition

To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.

17 Definition

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

18 Definition

To balance (a ledger or account).

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Struck by something.

2 Definition

Disabled or incapacitated by something.