Striking

//ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ//

Definitions

1
Making a strong impression.
He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.
Similar
arresting
2
On strike, taking part in industrial action.
a striking employee
Opposite
non-striking nonstriking

verb

1
The act by which something strikes or is struck.
We've observed plenty of strikings followed by lightings, so even if we should not say that the strikings cause the lightings, isn't it at least reasonable to predict, and to believe, that the next time we strike a match in similar conditions, it will be followed by a lighting?

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