adj. & n.
--adj.
1. impressive; attracting attention.
2 (of a clock) making a chime to indicate the hours etc.
--n. the act or an instance of striking.
Phrases and idioms:
striking-circle (in hockey) an elongated semicircle in front of the goal, from within which the ball must be hit in order to score. striking-force a military body ready to attack at short notice. within striking distance near enough to hit or achieve.
Derivatives:
strikingly adv. strikingness n.