what does strike out mean?
STRIKE OUT as VERB
- Meaning
- set out on a course of action
Usage Example(s)
Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- Cross the name of the dead person off the list
Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- The pitcher retired three batters
- the runner was put out at third base
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Derived(s)
- Meaning
- put out or be put out by a strikeout
Usage Example(s)
- Oral struck out three batters to close the inning
Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
- Meaning
- be unsuccessful in an endeavor
Usage Example(s)
- The candidate struck out with his health care plan
Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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