(idiomatic, informal) To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.

(dialectal) A stick passed along the rim of a corn-measure for the purpose of sweeping off excess corn in order to provide an exact measure.

(idiomatic) To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).

(UK, informal, dated) Expressing surprise.

The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed. / Part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

plural of striking plate

(obsolete) To act in correspondence, or alike.

(dated, India) To go on strike. / (dated) To stop working (for a break, at the end of the work day, etc.). / (dated, figuratively, of things) To stop functioning.

(nautical, archaic) To lower the sails (in preparation for dropping anchor, to salute or signal submission, in sudden gusts of wind, etc.).

To find petroleum when boring for it. / (figuratively, informal) To have sudden good fortune, especially financially.