Hyphenation of strike

How to hyphenate strike

Because it is a word with a single syllable, strike is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, strike is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

strike

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 0

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Definitions of strike

Definition 1 as noun

noun 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.
noun The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.
noun A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
noun A blow or application of physical force against something.
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, ...
noun In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.
noun An old English measure of corn equal to the bushel.
noun The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.
Example: The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike.
noun The primary face of a hammer, opposite the peen.
noun The compass direction of the line of intersection between a rock layer and the surface of the Earth.
noun An instrument with a straight edge for levelling a measure of grain, salt, etc., scraping off what is above the level of the top; a strickle.
noun Fullness of measure; hence, excellence of quality.
noun An iron pale or standard in a gate or fence.
noun (ironworking) A puddler's stirrer.
noun The extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail.
noun The discovery of a source of something.
noun The strike plate of a door.

Definition 1 as verb

verb (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
Example: Please strike the last sentence.
verb (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
verb To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
Example: A tree strikes its roots deep.
verb (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
verb To touch; to act by appulse.
verb To take down, especially in the following contexts.
verb To set off on a walk or trip.
Example: They struck off along the river.
verb To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
verb To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
Example: to strike into reputation; to strike into a run
verb To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
verb To make and ratify.
Example: to strike a bargain
verb To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
verb To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
verb To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
Example: My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail.
verb (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
verb To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
verb To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
verb To balance (a ledger or account).

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.