Striking meaning : (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate. (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect. To touch; to act by appulse. To take down, especially in the following contexts. To set off on a walk or trip. To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate. To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into. To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters. To make and ratify. To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top. To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle. To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly. (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler. To stroke or pass lightly; to wave. To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle. To balance (a ledger or account). The act by which something strikes or is struck. Making a strong impression.