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stroke
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- pronunciation:
- strok
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an act or instance of striking.
- synonyms:
- blow, hit, strike
- similar words:
- beat, pound
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definition 2: |
the impact, sound, rhythm, or the like created by striking.
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definition 3: |
an occurrence, idea, or development that has a sudden, forceful impact.
a stroke of good luckHis idea was a stroke of genius. |
definition 4: |
a single complete movement, as of part of the body or of a mechanism, or the rate or manner of such movement.
a golf strokethe stroke of an engine |
definition 5: |
a pulse or throb, as of the heart or a motor.
- synonyms:
- beat, pulse, throb
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definition 6: |
a single mark made by a writing or painting implement, or the act of making such a mark.
- similar words:
- slash
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definition 7: |
a cerebral aneurysm, often causing paralysis and sometimes death.
- synonyms:
- apoplexy
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definition 8: |
a single pull of a rowing oar, the pace or manner of executing this motion, or the oarsman in a rowing crew who sets the pace for rowing.
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definition 9: |
an act or instance of touching gently, as by brushing.
- similar words:
- brush, caress, dab
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related words: |
attack, bolt, chop, collapse, convulsion, daub, kick, lash, maneuver, move, tap, touch, whip |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
strokes, stroking, stroked |
definition 1: |
to touch or brush gently with the hand or a hand-held implement.
- synonyms:
- brush
- similar words:
- caress, massage, pat, pet, rub, touch
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definition 2: |
to put on or apply with a writing or painting implement.
The artist stroked the paint smoothly on the canvas.- similar words:
- apply, paint
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definition 3: |
to strike (a ball), esp. with a smooth motion, as in tennis or golf.
- similar words:
- bat, hit, swat, tap
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definition 4: |
to set the pace, or occupy the position of pacesetter, for (a rowing crew).
- synonyms:
- cox
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related words: |
grope, handle, kiss, tickle |
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