Strike – Our Word of the Week

Strike – ‘Strike’ is a word that can be used in many different ways and situations. In the language of construction and architecture, a strike is the hole in a doorjamb that the lock’s bolt or latch goes into. Also called the strike plate, it’s the metal piece that’s set in the doorway with a recessed spot to receive the bolt when you lock the door. Other definition of ‘strike’ – if I quit working in the middle of writing thi….