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strike into

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strike something into something

to knock something, such as a ball, into something. Johnny struck the ball into the vacant lot. Ted struck golf ball after golf ball into the water.

See also: strike

strike into

v.

1. To thrust something, such as a weapon, into someone or something: The knight struck the sword into the dragon.

2. To cause some strong emotion to penetrate someone or something deeply: The noise struck terror into their hearts.

See also: strike