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ten-strike Meaning & Definition

/ˈtɛn.stɹaɪk/

What Does Ten-Strike Mean?

As a noun, ten-strike means A strike; the knocking down of all ten pins with one delivery of the ball. It is also used to mean Any quick, decisive stroke or act.

Word Facts for Ten-Strike

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈtɛn.stɹaɪk/
Syllables2
Synonymsstrike
Pluralten-strikes

Ten-Strike Definition (Noun)

  1. A strike; the knocking down of all ten pins with one delivery of the ball.
  2. Any quick, decisive stroke or act.
  3. A perfectly chosen word or phrase; an exact bit of wording that “solves” a problem (especially in adapting or drafting principles, slogans, or statements).

Synonyms of Ten-Strike

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Word Forms & Grammar

ten-strike (plural ten-strikes)

Words That Rhyme With Ten-Strike

Origin of Ten-Strike

From ten + strike.

Ten-Strike Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of ten-strike is /ˈtɛn.stɹaɪk/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɛn).

Ten-Strike: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is ten-strike?

Ten-strike is a noun.

What is another word for ten-strike?

Close synonyms of ten-strike are strike. See the full list of ten-strike synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ten-strike?

The plural of ten-strike is ten-strikes.

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