striking
21striking — adjective 1) a striking resemblance Syn: noticeable, obvious, conspicuous, marked, unmistakable, strong, remarkable 2) Kenya s striking landscape Syn: impressive, imposing, magnificent …
22striking — [ˈstraɪkɪŋ] adj attracting your interest or attention because of an unusual feature a striking young woman[/ex] There are some striking differences in the two theories.[/ex] strikingly adv …
23striking — adjective Date: 1725 attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities < a place of striking beauty > Synonyms: see noticeable • strikingly adverb …
24striking — adjective of that which makes a strong impression He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie …
25striking — strik•ing [[t]ˈstraɪ kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) conspicuously attractive or impressive 2) noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm[/ex] • Etymology: 1605–15 strik′ing•ly, adv. strik′ing•ness, n …
26Striking the colors — is the universally recognized indication of surrender, particularly for ships at sea. Surrender is dated from the time the ensign is struck. In international law # Colors. A national flag (or a battle ensign). The colors . . . are hauled down as… …
27Striking of the Breast — • A liturgical act prescribed in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Striking of the Breast Striking of the Breast …
28Striking distance — Striking Strik ing, a. & n. from {Strike}, v. [1913 Webster] {Striking distance}, the distance through which an object can be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is effective when directed to a particular object. {Striking plate}.… …
29Striking plate — Striking Strik ing, a. & n. from {Strike}, v. [1913 Webster] {Striking distance}, the distance through which an object can be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is effective when directed to a particular object. {Striking plate}.… …
30Striking-partnership — is a term used in European football (soccer) referring to a partnership between the strikers of a football team. In modern football there are usually two strikers on each team, either playing alongside each other as out and out strikers or with… …
