strike out

Definition

To lash out; to strike or hit at someone or something, particularly something in arm's length of the striker and at or near the level of the striker's head.

Example Sentences

• "The gallant old skipper had struck out with his fist and the blow took effect; "spread the chap's nose all ower his fyesce" as he afterwards said ..."
• "... 1937, before the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation, he struck out at his critics. He said: When the Federal Government first undertook to help farmers get ..."
• "Mr. Randolph moved to strike out the words, "each House" and to insert the words, "the House of Representatives" in Sect. 7."

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