hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
hitting
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present participleof hit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I knew my hitting was a bit weak, but in those days, Major League shortstops were largely all-field and little-hit players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Often she can channel her emotions into her aggressive hitting, but former British number one Annabel Croft believes it contributed to her downfall against Rybakina.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant, with sales now hitting the millions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
County’s coast soared into the 90s on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, while inland valleys recorded highs hitting the triple digits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
It was a good thing I did, because even though Henrietta was silent when I got there, that lady was holding a screwdriver on top of the padlock and hitting it with a hammer.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
