Meaning of the word strikeout in English

What does strikeout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

strikeout

US /ˈstraɪk.aʊt/

UK /ˈstraɪk.aʊt/

an instance of a batter being out in baseball or softball because of three strikes

Example:

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The pitcher recorded his tenth strikeout of the game.

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He ended the inning with a crucial strikeout.

Synonym:

K punchout

a line drawn through text to indicate it is to be deleted or ignored

Example:

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Please apply a strikeout to the incorrect sentence.

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The editor used a strikeout to mark the changes.

Synonym:

strikethrough cross-out

to draw a line through (text) to indicate deletion or error

Example:

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Please strikeout the incorrect information.

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He decided to strikeout the entire paragraph.

Synonym:

strikethrough cross out delete