[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

striking \strik"ing\,
   a.  n. from strike, v.
   1913 webster

   striking distance, the distance through which an object can
      be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is
      effective when directed to a particular object.

   striking plate.
   a the plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes
       as the door is closed.
   b a part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back
       to loosen the centering in striking it.
       1913 webster
see also:
strike striking distance striking plate 

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