strike

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.

The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.

A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.

A blow or application of physical force against something.

"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, ..."

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

"Please strike the last sentence."

(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

"A tree strikes its roots deep."

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