English Explanatory Dictionary

strike off strength

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To discharge or decommission a soldier, animal or vehicle out of the service of the armed forces.

Word forms

strike off strength strikes off strength striking off strength struck off strength stricken off strength

Etymology

From strike off (“remove from”) + strength (“armed forces”).

Antonyms

take on strength

Related words

SOS
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