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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 10 | Provide a blow-by-blow report of a match | |
3 | 30% | 9 | To make a rough landing without the use of landing gear | |
Landing A Blow And Bringing The Match Alive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STRIKING" which means:
- noun
- • The physical coming together of two or more things
- • The act of contacting one thing with another adjective satellite
- • Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
- • Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention verb
- • (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). adjective
- • Making a strong impression.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sunset was a striking display of vibrant colors."
- • "Her striking beauty turned heads wherever she went."
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