Restrike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Restrike is a noun meaning The striking again of a key, for example on a piano.
Meaning
The striking again of a key, for example on a piano.
More Meanings
- (numismatics) A coin newly struck from old dies after the original minting of that coin had ceased.
- The reignition of the arc in an arc lamp.
- (film) A new print struck from an old negative.
- (transitive) To strike again.
- To strike a coin from old dies after the original minting of that coin had ceased.
- To reignite the arc in an arc lamp.
- (film) To strike a new print from an old negative.
Example Sentences
She heard her father stumbling against an armchair, then the sound of a match struck and restruck lightly against a box.
Word Forms
- restrikes
- restriking
- restruck
- restricken
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include striking, counterstroke, bang, whack, strike, recussion.
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