English Explanatory Dictionary

restrike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The striking again of a key, for example on a piano.
  2. A coin newly struck from old dies after the original minting of that coin had ceased.
  3. The reignition of the arc in an arc lamp.
  4. A new print struck from an old negative.
verb
  1. To strike again.
  2. To strike a coin from old dies after the original minting of that coin had ceased.
  3. To reignite the arc in an arc lamp.
  4. To strike a new print from an old negative.

Word forms

restrike restrikes restriking restruck restricken

Etymology

From re- + strike.

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