striking

Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. synonym: noticeable.

The removal of the center upon which an arch has been built. See striking-plate.

The propagation of plants by cuttings or slips.

Standing out prominently and conspicuously, so as strongly to impress the eye or the mind; prominent; notable; impressive; remarkable; surprising: as, a striking resemblance; a striking remark.

The taking down of the cured tobacco-plant from the tiers for stripping. See stripping, 10.

a. & n. from strike, v.

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.

A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable

of that which makes a strong impression