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striking

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striking
striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: strike, striker; verb: strike; adverb: strikingly; adjective: striking
1. unusual or interesting enough to be easily noticed
    striking contrast/similarity/parallel etc
    a striking contrast between wealth and poverty
2. attractive in an unusual way that is easy to notice:
    a dark man with striking features
3. [only before noun] not working because of being on strike:
    striking auto workers
be within striking distance at strike1(17)