A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.

(cricket) A bowler having the ability to take wickets, though often concedes runs.

(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.

(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

A coordinated work stoppage by a substantial proportion of the workers of a particular city, region or state, normally to achieve economic or political goals.

(bowling) A strike; the knocking down of all ten pins with one delivery of the ball. / (US, informal) Any quick, decisive stroke or act.

plural of ten-strike

A strike involving the withholding of sex from one's partner until demands are met.

(dialectal) A stick passed along the rim of a corn-measure for the purpose of sweeping off excess corn in order to provide an exact measure.

(idiomatic, informal) To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.