striking

1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

   Please strike the last sentence.

2. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
3. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

   A tree strikes its roots deep.

4. (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
5. To touch; to act by appulse.
6. To take down, especially in the following contexts.
7. To set off on a walk or trip.

   They struck off along the river.

8. To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
9. To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.

   to strike into reputation;  to strike into a run

10. To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
11. To make and ratify.

    to strike a bargain

12. To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
13. To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
14. To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.

    My eye struck a strange word in the text.  They soon struck the trail.

15. (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
16. To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
17. To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
18. To balance (a ledger or account).

noun

The act by which something strikes or is struck.

1. Making a strong impression.

   He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.