misstrike

verb
UK /ˌmɪsˈstraɪk/
US /ˌmɪsˈstraɪk/

To hit something in the wrong way or miss it.

She misstruck the ball and it rolled off the table.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. A hit or stroke that is done incorrectly.

His first misstrike sent the golf ball into the sand.

3. To make a mistake when typing or pressing a key.

I misstruck the letter and had to delete it.

4. To fail to hit a target properly.

The archer misstruck the target and the arrow fell short.