striking (n)

Definition: the act of contacting one thing with another
Example: repeated hitting raised a large bruise. after three misses she finally got a hit.

striking (a)

Definition: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Example: an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom. a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book. salient traits. a spectacular rise in prices. a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center. a striking resemblance between parent and child.

striking (a)

Definition: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Example: a dramatic sunset. a dramatic pause. a spectacular display of northern lights. it was a spectacular play. his striking good looks always created a sensation.

striking (n)

Definition: the physical coming together of two or more things
Example: contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull.