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.
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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.
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