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stroke
noun(stroke)anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
Examples:
The pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck.
stroke
noun(stroke)the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Synonyms: cam stroke, throw,
stroke
noun(stroke)(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
Synonyms: shot,
Examples:
It took two strokes to get out of the bunker.
stroke
noun(stroke)a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
stroke
noun(stroke)a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
stroke
noun(stroke)a light touch
stroke
noun(stroke)a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
Examples:
She applied the paint in careful strokes.
stroke
noun(stroke)any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
stroke
noun(stroke)a single complete movement
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noun(stroke)(golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
Examples:
Nicklaus won by three strokes.
stroke
verb(stroke)row at a particular rate
stroke
verb(stroke)strike a ball with a smooth blow
stroke
noun(stroke)the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
stroke
verb(stroke)touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
Examples:
He stroked his long beard.
stroke
verb(stroke)treat gingerly or carefully
Examples:
You have to stroke the boss.