to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently
She struck the other girl in the face.
The blacksmith used a hammer to strike the red-hot metal, shaping it into a finely crafted sword.
Lightning seemed to strike the old oak tree, causing it to split in half during the storm.
The boxer aimed to strike his opponent with a powerful right hook.
The workers decided to strike to protest against unfair working conditions and low wages.
