The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STRIKING
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The straight part
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What does STRIKING mean?
STRIKING verb- (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
- (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
- To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
- (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
- To touch; to act by appulse.
- To take down, especially in the following contexts.
- To set off on a walk or trip.
- To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
- To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
- To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
- To make and ratify.
- To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
- To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
- To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
- (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
- To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
- To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
- To balance (a ledger or account).
- The act by which something strikes or is struck.
- Making a strong impression.