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stroke
verb (1)
\ ˈstrōk
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stroked;
stroking
Definition of stroke
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade
stroke
nounDefinition of stroke (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: the act of striking
especially
: a blow with a weapon or implement
2
: a single unbroken movement
especially
: one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements
3a
: a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock
also
: a striking of the ball
b
: such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf
4a
: a sudden action or process producing an impact
a stroke of lightning
b
: an unexpected result
a stroke of luck the idea was a stroke of inspiration a master stroke of diplomacy
5
: sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel of the brain
— called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebrovascular accident
6a
: one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium
a stroke of the oar
b
: a rower who sets the pace for a crew
7a
: a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished
a stroke of genius a brilliant diplomatic stroke
b
: a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction
8
: heartbeat
9
: the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (such as a piston) having a reciprocating motion
also
: the distance of such movement
10
: the sound of a bell being struck
at the stroke of twelve
also
: the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound
12a
: a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement
b
: one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet
at a stroke
: all at once
spent her savings at a stroke
stroke
verb (2)
stroked;
stroking
Definition of stroke (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: to mark with a short line
stroke the t's
b
: to cancel by drawing a line through
stroked out his name
2
: to set the stroke for (a rowing crew)
also
: to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat)
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