Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on strike

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.66 in modern English

Syllables: on strike
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Due to face the next delivery from the bowler.

adj

Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.

Phrases

people power trade union

Frequently Paired Words

people power trade union

Synonyms

out

Questions

What does on strike mean?: Due to face the next delivery from the bowler.

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