Strik"ing, a. & n. from
Strike, v.
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. --
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.
Strik"ing, a. Affecting with strong
emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable; as, a
striking representation or image; a striking
resemblance. "A striking fact." De Quincey. --
Strik"ing*ly, adv. --
Strik"ing*ness, n.
Strik"ing, a. & n. from
Strike, v.
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. --
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.
Strik"ing, a. Affecting with strong
emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable; as, a
striking representation or image; a striking
resemblance. "A striking fact." De Quincey. --
Strik"ing*ly, adv. --
Strik"ing*ness, n.
