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First strike

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strike on
first off(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else. Often used to introduce the first in a list of points to be made in conversation.
strikingMaking a strong impression.
first causenoun(theology, philosophy, sometimes capitalized) An initial cause from which all other causes and effects follow.
strikebreakernounA non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.
airstrikenounAlternative form of air strike. [(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.]
air strikenoun(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.
strike downverb(law) To invalidate (a law, statute etc.)
strike hardverbdeliver a sharp blow or push :"he knocked the glass clear across the room"
first stepnounthe first of a series of actions
first line
overstrikenoun(computing, uncountable) overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them)
first ever
first appearanceIn comic books and other stories with a long history, first appearance refers to the first issue to feature a fictional character.
first lightnounThe time when light first appears in the morning; dawn, especially the start of dawn.
strike offverb(transitive) To remove from a list or register.
first principlenounA basic, foundational proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption.
strikeoutnoun(countable, baseball) An instance or the act of striking out.
firstbornnounThe first child to be born to a parent or family.
strike zonenoun(baseball) The area through which if a pitched ball passes, it will be called a strike, typically from the batter's knees to the belt and the width of home plate.

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