English to Afrikaans Meaning of striking - treffende


Striking :
treffende

lek, treffende, klop, wapen, doen 'n beroep, teregwysing, begeleiding reël

aantreklike, treffende, vang, betowerende, fassinerende, innemend, merkbaar, merkwaardige, opmerklik, waarneembaar, opvallende

nonstrikingtreffendetreffendstrikings
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Definitions of striking in English
Noun(1) the physical coming together of two or more things(2) the act of contacting one thing with another
Verb(1) deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon(2) have an emotional or cognitive impact upon(3) hit against; come into sudden contact with(4) make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target(5) indicate (a certain time(6) affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely(7) stop work in order to press demands(8) touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly(9) attain(10) produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments(11) cause to form (an electric arc(12) find unexpectedly(13) produce by ignition or a blow(14) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line(15) cause to experience suddenly(16) drive something violently into a location
Adjective(1) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect(2) having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Examples of striking in English
(1) To Kassovitz's credit, it's a visually striking picture and the locations - high in the mountainous Chamonix region - are spectacular.(2) He is also according to the many girls that go to my school an excellent catch because of his striking good looks.(3) In this light, one may be surprised by some striking similarities between Islam and its two local forerunners.(4) The lads' ground striking has improved 100% since the start of the league.(5) The striking employees are demanding the payment of outstanding wages.(6) Sack every striking employee forthwith and replace them all with expats.(7) His striking of the ball is excellent for a relative novice and his enthusiasm for the game seems to energize those around him.(8) The man was about her age, with striking Mediterranean good looks.(9) He was like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt - in terms of their classic, striking , masculine good looks.(10) Pet quickly jabbed once he got into striking distance to catch Collis off guard.(11) She developed an unorthodox swing, but her putting ability and powerful striking of the ball made her a fearsome opponent.(12) The striking doctors picketed the health ministry in Colombo.(13) His long-range striking from dead balls was impressive in the first half and no less so into the wind after the break.(14) She was a striking young woman - beautiful, cheerful, confident, proud and remarkably outgoing.(15) In addition, the striking workers are demanding that more ticket takers be contracted.(16) The school division has employed scabs to replace the striking workers.
Related Phrases of striking
(1) strike ::
staking
(2) striking feature ::
opvallende kenmerk
(3) striking off ::
treffende af
(4) striking resemblance ::
opvallende ooreenkoms
(5) striking distance ::
trefafstand
Synonyms
Adjective
1. noticeable ::
merkbaar
2. impressive ::
indrukwekkende
3. stunning ::
stunning
4. dramatic ::
dramatiese
5. salient ::
opvallende
Noun
6. contact ::
Kontak
7. hit ::
getref
Verb
8. hit ::
getref
9. bang ::
Knal
10. crash into ::
bots met
11. ignite ::
aansteek
12. attack ::
aanval
13. affect ::
invloed
14. achieve ::
bereik
16. assume ::
aanvaar
17. discover ::
ontdek
18. occur to ::
voorkom om
19. seem to ::
Lyk na
20. take industrial action ::
neem nywerheidsoptrede
21. lower ::
laer
22. go ::
gaan
23. coin ::
munt
24. chance upon ::
kans op
25. come to ::
kom
26. strickle ::
afstrijkstok
27. impress ::
beïndruk
28. walk out ::
stap uit
29. fall ::
val
30. expunge ::
verdryf
31. take ::
neem
Antonyms
1. inconspicuous ::
onopvallende
2. unobtrusive ::
onopvallende
Different Forms
nonstriking, striking, strikingly, strikings
Word Example from TV Shows
Striking your king is an act of treason.

Striking your king is an act of treason.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9

Striking the match?

Striking the match?

Westworld Season 2, Episode 7

Thor is striking his anvil.

Thor is STRIKING his anvil.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 2

I'm striking up a casual conversation
with you.

I'm STRIKING up a casual conversation with you.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 9

They could strike at him by striking at you.

They could strike at him by STRIKING at you.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

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