HITTING

bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully

(of a missile or a person aiming one) strike (a target)

cause harm or distress to

reach (a particular level, point, or figure)

propel (a ball) with a bat, racket, stick, etc. to score runs or points in a game.

an instance of striking or being struck

an instance of striking the target aimed at

a successful venture, especially a film, pop record, or song

a dose of a narcotic drug