struck
Americanverb
adjective
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(of a factory, industry, etc.) closed or otherwise affected by a strike of workers.
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overcome, obsessed, or deeply affected by a specified person, feeling, or thing (used in combination).
Ichabod was horror-struck on perceiving that the rider was headless.
If you know any stagestruck youngsters begging for ballet lessons, these new dance books will get them off on the right foot.
verb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of struck
First recorded in 1890–95 struck for def. 2
Example Sentences
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He struck out 14 and gave up one hit to lead the Braves to a 2-0 win over Norco and a second consecutive Division 1 title.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Even two days ago there was no certainty that a deal could be struck.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Trump’s post came a day after U.S. officials said a deal had been struck to extend a cease-fire and launch talks specifically over Iran’s nuclear program.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
TikTok has fueled a new wave of K-beauty fever, which first struck in the 2010s.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But what struck me was how light and bright the models seemed compared to the heavy portraits right next door.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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