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| bull's-eye |
something that strikes the center of a target, such as a shot, or the act of striking the center of a target. [1/2 definitions] |
| clearance |
the space between things that keeps them from striking against each other. [1/2 definitions] |
| cymbal |
a percussion instrument that is round and made of metal. Cymbals are played by striking a pair of them together or hitting one with a drumstick or brushes. |
| football |
the British word for soccer, a game in which two teams of eleven players attempt to advance a ball into an opposing goal by kicking or striking it with body parts other than the hands and arms. [1/4 definitions] |
| hit |
to drive or send by striking. [1/9 definitions] |
| hook |
the curve of a ball in the direction opposite to the throwing or striking hand. [1/10 definitions] |
| lash1 |
a whip or the striking part of a whip. [1/8 definitions] |
| lively |
striking. [1/4 definitions] |
| peck2 |
to make by striking with or as if with a beak. [1/5 definitions] |
| percussion |
the striking of one hard object against another with force so that sound is produced. [1/2 definitions] |
| strike |
the act or an instance of striking. [1/15 definitions] |
| striking |
If something is striking, it is very unusual or easy to notice. It makes a strong impression. |
| stroke |
an act or instance of striking. [1/6 definitions] |
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