noun / verb
strike
The discovery of something valuable.
The miners strike copper beneath the old ridge.
Etymology
Striking valuable material originally suggests hitting or reaching it while digging. The noun extends that discovery to other valuable finds.
More examples
- The gold strike brought hundreds of prospectors.
- They struck a rich vein after months of digging.
- The team has struck oil in the new field.
Forms
strike · strikes · struck · striking