English Explanatory Dictionary

ten-strike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strike; the knocking down of all ten pins with one delivery of the ball.
  2. Any quick, decisive stroke or act.
  3. A perfectly chosen word or phrase; an exact bit of wording that “solves” a problem (especially in adapting or drafting principles, slogans, or statements).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛn.stɹaɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-ten-strike.wav

Word forms

ten-strike ten-strikes tenstrike

Etymology

From ten + strike.

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