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Strike

Stryk

/ˈstraɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

strike

Dictionary meaning

Occupy or take on.

Examples

  • This pitcher throws more strikes than balls.
  • They finished with three strikes in the tenth frame.

Synonyms: take, assume, take up

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