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| fluke2 |
that which is accidentally successful; stroke of good luck. |
| follow-through |
the final part of a stroke, kick, throw, or swing, as of a golf club after the ball has been hit. [1/2 definitions] |
| fondle |
to touch or stroke in a tender or affectionate manner; treat lovingly; caress. [1/2 definitions] |
| forehand |
of a stroke in tennis or the like, performed with the palm facing forward. [3/4 definitions] |
| forehanded |
in tennis and similar sports, using a forehand stroke or motion. [1/3 definitions] |
| freestyle |
a competitive swimming event in which the swimmers can use any stroke. [1/3 definitions] |
| half volley |
a racket stroke, as in tennis, that hits the ball just as it bounces up after striking the ground. |
| hit |
to deliver a blow or stroke to. [2/16 definitions] |
| homocysteine |
An amino acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine. In humans, elevated levels of homocysteine in blood are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. |
| ictus |
in medicine, a sudden pathological attack, such as a stroke or epileptic seizure. [1/2 definitions] |
| keystroke |
a stroke made on a typewriter or computer keyboard. |
| knuckle |
to hit, push, or stroke with the knuckles. [1/4 definitions] |
| lash1 |
a stroke, sweep, or blow by a whip. [1/11 definitions] |
| medley relay |
a swimming race in which each member of a team uses a different stroke for each of several equivalent distances. [1/2 definitions] |
| miscue |
in billiards, a mistake caused by failing to stroke the ball properly with the cue. [2/6 definitions] |
| overhand |
a stroke or toss performed with the forearm and elbow raised. [1/4 definitions] |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. [3/5 definitions] |
| pat1 |
a light tap or stroke with the open hand or a flat object. [1/5 definitions] |
| peck2 |
a stroke, nip, or blow with or as with a beak. [1/7 definitions] |
| pet1 |
to pat, stroke, or caress; touch or treat as a pet. [1/7 definitions] |
| pothook |
an S-shaped writing stroke. [1/2 definitions] |
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