Definition of stroke

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Strode () imp. of Stride.

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Etch :: Etch (v. t.) To produce, as figures or designs, on mental, glass, or the like, by means of lines or strokes eaten in or corroded by means of some strong acid..
Pull :: Pull (n.) A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side..
Lick :: Lick (v.) A stroke of the tongue in licking.
Strokeing :: Strokeed (imp. & p. p.) of Strok.
Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark, thus [/ or /], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato..
Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (adv.) With repeated strokes and noise, as of something long and loose..
Dead-stroke :: Dead-stroke (a.) Making a stroke without recoil; deadbeat.
Hit :: Hit (n.) A stroke of success in an enterprise, as by a fortunate chance; as, he made a hit..
Cut :: Cut (n.) A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.
Understroke :: Understroke (v. t.) To underline or underscore.
Cloy :: Cloy (v. t.) To stroke with a claw.
Sunup :: Sun-struck (a.) Overcome by, or affected with, sunstroke; as, sun-struck soldiers..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A sudden attack of disease; especially, a fatal attack; a severe disaster; any affliction or calamity, especially a sudden one; as, a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death..
Lap :: Lap (n.) The amount by which a slide valve at its half stroke overlaps a port in the seat, being equal to the distance the valve must move from its mid stroke position in order to begin to open the port. Used alone, lap refers to outside lap. See Outside lap (below)..
Knock :: Knock (n.) A stroke, as on a door for admittance; a rap..
Excursion :: Excursion () Length of stroke, as of a piston; stroke. [An awkward use of the word.].
Knock :: Knock (n.) A blow; a stroke with something hard or heavy; a jar.
By-wipe :: By-wipe (n.) A secret or side stroke, as of raillery or sarcasm..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Trait :: Trait (v.) A stroke; a touch.
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