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called strike

call strike
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawl strahyk]
    • /kɔl straɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawl strahyk]
    • /kɔl straɪk/

Definition of called strike words

  • noun called strike a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire. 1

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Origin of called strike

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Called strike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

called strike popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

called strike usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for called strike

noun called strike

  • work stoppage — the collective stoppage of work by employees in a business or an industry to protest working conditions.
  • sit-down — done or accomplished while sitting down: sit-down meetings between the two party leaders.
  • walkout — a strike by workers.

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