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The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | Â© The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military 2001, originally published by Oxford University Press 2001. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

strike strīk v. past and past part. struck strək
1. hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement: he raised his hand, as if to strike me.

2. inflict (a blow): he struck her two blows on the leg.

3. carry out an aggressive or violent action, typically without warning: it was eight months before the murderer struck again.

4. (usually be struck down) kill or seriously incapacitate (someone): he was struck down by a mystery virus.

5. take down (a tent or the tents of an encampment).

6. lower or take down (a flag or sail), especially as a salute or to signify surrender: the ship struck her German colors.
n. an attack that is intended to inflict damage on, seize, or destroy an objective: the threat of nuclear strikes.
strike back retaliate.

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