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Ten-strike

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ten-strike

[ten-strahyk]
–noun
1. Tenpins. a strike.
2. Informal. any stroke or act that is completely successful.

Origin:
1830–40
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ten-strike   (těn'strīk')
n.  
  1. Sports A strike in bowling.

  2. Informal A remarkably successful stroke or act.

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