strikes out

A form of strike out — To lash out; to strike or hit at someone or something, particularly something in arm's length of the striker and at or near the level of the striker's head.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of strike out
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APA

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Chicago

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