1. strikes or hits (something) badly, inaccurately, or in the wrong place
2. third-person singular present tense of misstrike
Usage: grammatical form

1. plural of misstrike; instances of striking or hitting badly or inaccurately

Examples

• The batter misstrikes the ball and it goes foul.
• She misstrikes the tennis serve and it lands outside the court.
• The golfer misstrikes his putt and overshoots the hole.
• Several misstrikes during the match cost him the game.
• He misstrikes the nail and bends it.
• The boxer misstrikes his opponent and loses balance.