strike out
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Definitions
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remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list"
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put out or be put out by a strikeout; "Oral struck out three batters to close the inning"
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be unsuccessful in an endeavor; "The candidate struck out with his health care plan"
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make a motion as with one''s fist or foot towards an object or away from one''s body
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cause to get out; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the runner was put out at third base"
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set out on a course of action; "He struck out on his own"