What does strike out mean?
Strike out means (countable) An instance or the act of yielding nothing..
Strike out
/stɹaɪːkæʊt/ · noun
Meaning
(countable) An instance or the act of yielding nothing..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) An instance or the act of yielding nothing.
- (countable, baseball) An instance or the act of striking out.
- (computing, wordprocessing) Cancellation of a portion of text by crossing it out without deleting it; strikethrough.
- (computing, textprocessing) To cancel a portion of text by crossing it out without deleting it; strikethrough.
Example Sentences
We've had one strikeout after the other on the Jones account.
The pitcher recorded seven strikeouts in the game.
Synonyms for strike out
Antonyms for strike out
Related Words
Word Forms
- strikeouts
- strike-out
- strikeouting
- strikeouted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for strike out?
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What is the opposite of strike out?
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How do you use strike out in a sentence?
We've had one strikeout after the other on the Jones account.
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