Strikes
/stɹaɪks/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Strikes
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.
- 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, ..."
- In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.
verb
- (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.
- To touch; to act by appulse.
Anagrams of Strikes
No exact anagrams found for "strikes". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
s1
t1
r1
i1
k5
e1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Strikes
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Strikes"
Strikes is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Strikes" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "strikes" is a medium-scoring word.