misstrike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To strike badly or incorrectly.
noun
  1. An instance of striking something badly or incorrectly, a misstroke
  2. A coin or medal with an irregularity, defect or error.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈmɪs.stɹaɪk/

Word forms

misstrike misstrikes misstriking misstruck misstricken mis-strike

Etymology

From mis- + strike.

Synonyms

error error piece

Related words

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