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striking

/stˈɹaɪkɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

    a dramatic sunset

  2. noun

    the physical coming together of two or more things

    contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull

  3. noun

    the act of contacting one thing with another

    repeated hitting raised a large bruise

  4. verb

    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

    The teacher struck the child

  5. verb

    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

    This child impressed me as unusually mature

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