strike off

verb

struck off; struck off also stricken off; striking off; strikes off

transitive verb

1
: to produce in an effortless manner
strike off a poem
2
: to depict clearly and exactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This is a group, after all, that is known for being extremely well-prepared to strike off into nature, and who might be very particular about their gear. oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2021 Takefusa Kubo scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post in the 71st minute that clinched a 1-0 victory over South Africa at the Tokyo Stadium. Rob Harris, Star Tribune, 22 July 2021 Last week, Ismael quit his job at the salon to strike off on his own. Brittany Kriegstein, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023 An appeals court on Oct. 7 asked the union to call its strike off. Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 12 Oct. 2022 Hereford string of 10 unanswered goals began with a Cam Kauffman strike off a Maddie Fuller feed with 16:19 left in the second half. Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2022 Castellanos turned to home-plate umpire Sean Barber after the final pitch was called a strike off the outside corner and he was ejected within five seconds. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2021 Whitewater rafters and kayakers can strike off on their own or enlist one of the many outfitters in the area. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2021 Takefusa Kubo scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post in the 71st minute in a Group A victory over South Africa. San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of strike off was in 1770

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Cite this Entry

“Strike off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20off. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

strike off

verb
: to produce in an effortless manner
strike off a poem for the occasion
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