Overview of noun strike_out

The noun strikeout has 1 sense

• strikeout -- (an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes)

Overview of verb strike_out

The verb strike out has 6 senses

• cross off, cross out, strike out, strike off, mark -- (remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list")


• strike out -- (put out or be put out by a strikeout; "Oral struck out three batters to close the inning")


• strike out -- (be unsuccessful in an endeavor; "The candidate struck out with his health care plan")


• strike out -- (make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body)


• retire, strike out -- (cause to get out; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the runner was put out at third base")


• strike out -- (set out on a course of action; "He struck out on his own")