strike (an object) repeatedly so as to make a noise:

(of an instrument) make a rhythmical sound through being struck:

strike (a carpet, blanket, etc.) repeatedly in order to remove dust:

flatten or shape (metal) by striking it repeatedly with a hammer:

strike something against (something):

strike repeatedly at or on something:

move across (an area of land) repeatedly striking at the ground cover in order to raise game birds for shooting:

overcome (a problem or disease):

do or be better than (a record or score):

be better than:

baffle:

take action to avoid (difficulty or inconvenience):

a strong rhythm in popular music:

a regular, rhythmic sound or movement:

the sound made when something, especially a musical instrument, is struck:

a pulsation of the heart.

a periodic variation of sound or amplitude due to the combination of two sounds, electrical signals, or other vibrations having similar but not identical frequencies.

a spell of duty allocated to a police officer:

an area regularly frequented by someone:

a person's area of interest:

a stretch of water fished by an angler: