strike

occupy or take on

drive something violently into a location

cause to experience suddenly

find unexpectedly

stop work in order to press demands

attain

touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp

arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing

indicate (a certain time) by striking

make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

pierce with force

hit against

smooth with a strickle

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

form by stamping, punching, or printing

produce by ignition or a blow

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon