strike

drive something violently into a location

cause to experience suddenly

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

form by stamping, punching, or printing

“strike coins”

smooth with a strickle

a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

“the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled”

stop work in order to press demands

produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

“The pianist strikes a middle C”

occupy or take on

“strike a pose”

hit against; come into sudden contact with

attain