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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Noun.

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Verb.

Striking distance

the distance through which an object can be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is effective when directed to a particular object.

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Striking plate

(a)

The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed

(b)

A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

Adj.

Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable;

as, a

striking

representation or image; a

striking

resemblance.

“A striking fact.”

De Quincey.

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Strik′ing-ly

adv.

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Strik′ing-ness

Noun.

ppr.

Hitting with a blow; impressing; imprinting; punishing; lowering, as sails or a mast, &c.

a. Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; as a striking representation or image.

Strong; exact; adapted to make impression; as a striking resemblance of features.