ten-strike

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Synonyms: ten strike, ten-strikes

Antonyms: ten strike, ten-strikes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|bowling|dated}} A [[strike]]; the knocking down of all ten [[pin]]s with one [[delivery]] of the [[ball]].
2. {{lb|en|US|informal|dated}} Any quick, decisive stroke or act.
3. {{lb|en|twelve-step programs|slang}} A perfectly chosen word or phrase; an exact bit of wording that “solves” a problem (especially in adapting or drafting principles, slogans, or statements).

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