stroke

US /stroʊk/
UK /stroʊk/
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1.

an act of hitting or striking someone or something

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He delivered a powerful stroke with his tennis racket.
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The artist applied the paint with broad, confident strokes.
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hitblowstrikesmackthump
2.

a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain or heart

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He suffered a severe stroke and lost the ability to speak.
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Early recognition of stroke symptoms is crucial for treatment.
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apoplexycerebrovascular accidentCVAbrain attack
3.

a movement of a part of the body, especially one that is repeated as part of a series of movements

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She swam with strong, even strokes.
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The rower maintained a steady stroke throughout the race.
1.

move one's hand gently over a surface, typically in one direction

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She gently stroked the cat's fur.
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He stroked his beard thoughtfully.
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caressfondlepatrub
2.

hit (a ball) with a smooth, continuous movement

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He stroked the golf ball perfectly down the fairway.
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The batsman stroked the ball to the boundary for four runs.
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stroke playat a (single) stroke