strike a blow en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To hit; to successfully land a hit.
His opponent danced and dodged so nimbly that he couldn’t strike a blow.
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(figuratively) To do something to support or defend (for) or to hinder or harm (at / against) something.
It is hoped that the new vaccine will strike a blow against the spread of tuberculosis.
The Supreme Court ruling struck a blow for gender equality.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strikes a blow | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| striking a blow | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| struck a blow | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| struck a blow | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| stricken a blow | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | archaic, rare | lexicographic |