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Ten-strike   Listen
noun
Ten-strike  n.  
1.
(Tenpins) A knocking down of all ten pins at one delivery of the ball. (U. S.)
2.
Any quick, decisive stroke or act. (Colloq. U. S.)





Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48


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"Ten-strike" Quotes from Famous Books



... me to congratulate you on your good-fortune. You have well deserved it. I like to see a young man like you make such a ten-strike, especially when it comes in consequence of ...
— Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 21, July, 1859 • Various
... ten-strike now," exclaimed he, as he launched the missile at the door with herculean force, and himself remained in classic attitude watching the effect of the shot, as the door groaned, and creaked, and splintered under ...
— Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 • Various


Words linked to "Ten-strike" :   strike, score


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