Meaning of the word stroke in English

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stroke

US /stroʊk/
UK /stroʊk/
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Noun

1.

an act of hitting or striking someone or something

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

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

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

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

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

Verb

1.

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

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

hit (a ball) with a smooth, continuous movement

Example:
He stroked the golf ball perfectly down the fairway.
The batsman stroked the ball to the boundary for four runs.
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