Striking plate

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Striking \Strik"ing\,
   a. & n. from {Strike}, v.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Striking distance}, the distance through which an object can
      be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is
      effective when directed to a particular object.

   {Striking plate}.
   (a) The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes
       as the door is closed.
   (b) A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back
       to loosen the centering in striking it.
       [1913 Webster]