striking
striking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, striking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofstriking
- (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
Example: "Please strike the last sentence."
- (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
- To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
Example: "A tree strikes its roots deep."
- (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.
Example: "They struck off along the river."
- To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
- To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
Example: "to strike into reputation; to strike into a run"
- To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
- To make and ratify.
Example: "to strike a bargain"
- 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.
Example: "My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail."
- (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).
- The act by which something strikes or is struck.
- Making a strong impression.
Example: "He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie."
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