hitting
Translation
hitting, striking
Examples
Hitting the ball is the main goal.
Hitting the ball is the main goal.
He was arrested for hitting a police officer.
He was arrested for hitting a police officer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) the action of striking (sth.) Hitting a baseball is difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: striking, punching, batting
Etymology
The present participle and gerund form of the verb 'to hit'. The '-ing' suffix turns the action into a noun.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ing' often describes the action itself. So, 'hitting' is the act of performing a 'hit'.