shrike | (noun) any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals | - |
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strike | (noun) a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions | Synonyms: work stoppage |
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(noun) a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball | Synonyms: ten-strike |
(noun) an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective | - |
(noun) a conspicuous success | Synonyms: bang, hit, smash, smasher |
(noun) (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders | - |
(noun) a gentle blow | Synonyms: rap, tap |
trike | (noun) a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals | Synonyms: tricycle, velocipede |
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