adjective. Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. synonym: noticeable.

noun. The removal of the center upon which an arch has been built. See striking-plate.

noun. The propagation of plants by cuttings or slips.

Standing out prominently and conspicuously, so as strongly to impress the eye or the mind; prominent; notable; impressive; remarkable; surprising: as, a striking resemblance; a striking remark.

noun. The taking down of the cured tobacco-plant from the tiers for stripping. See stripping, 10.

adjective. Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable

a. & n. from strike, v.

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.

A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

adjective. of that which makes a strong impression

verb. Present participle of strike.

adjective. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

adjective. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

noun. the physical coming together of two or more things

noun. the act of contacting one thing with another