unstrike means A collective action by members of a trade union in which they appear at work but protest in some way such as passing out leaflets or refusing to wear a uniform. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 73 out of 100.
Etymology
From un- + strike.
noun
- A collective action by members of a trade union in which they appear at work but protest in some way such as passing out leaflets or refusing to wear a uniform.“As collective bargaining was going poorly, the Union membership had approved the implementation of an "unstrike" campaign, which included a refusal to wear uniforms.”
verb
- To loosen the strings that attach the hood on the bird's head.“Now I unstrike, and at my whistle heard, Upcircling skyward springs my gentle bird Condemned through many centuries to search For some true Christian whereupon to perch.”
- To restore text that has been struck out.“This case involves the power of the trial court to strike an answer, keep it stricken, and enter a default judgment. Woodruff tried to "unstrike" her answer by filing an amended one.”
- To cause a blow not to have occurred.“Sare, you apologise at me, you shake hands to me, you beg pardon from me, but can you unstrike me?”