15. To level, as a measure of grain, salt, or the like, by scraping off
with a straight instrument what is above the level of the top.
16. (Masonry) To cut off, as a mortar joint, even with the face of the
wall, or inward at a slight angle.
17. To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly; as, my eye struck a strange
word; they soon struck the trail.
18. To borrow money of; to make a demand upon; as, he struck a friend
for five dollars. [Slang]