STRAKE

To stretch.

(sometimes with out or through) to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

Example: "Please strike the last sentence."

(physical) to have a sharp or sudden effect.

To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

Example: "A tree strikes its roots deep."

(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.

Example: "They struck off along the river."

To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.

To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.

Example: "To strike into reputation;  to strike into a run"

To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.

To make and ratify.

Example: "To strike a bargain"

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.

Example: "My eye struck a strange word in the text.  they soon struck the trail."

(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).