ten-strike
Americannoun
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Tenpins. a strike.
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Informal. any stroke or act that is completely successful.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ten-strike
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Seldom has a new director made such a ten-strike on his first picture.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is this unhappy shortcoming that probably will give Parnell only eight pins out of the dramatic ten-strike it deserves.
From Time Magazine Archive
Their role as Universal's ten-strike is a new one for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.
From Time Magazine Archive
The products of writing men crop up in the most unexpected places, and every now and then a wholly unknown and obscure firm makes a ten-strike with a newcomer.
From Time Magazine Archive
My eagles, however, will fold their wings and take a rest, but we'll flap 'em and scream every time you make a ten-strike.
From Ray's Daughter A Story of Manila by Charles King
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