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Clearance :: Clearance (n.) The distance by which one object clears another, as the distance between the piston and cylinder head at the end of a stroke in a steam engine, or the least distance between the point of a cogwheel tooth and the bottom of a space between teeth of a wheel with which it engages..

Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..

Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..

Touch :: Touch (v.) A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.

Lick :: Lick (n.) A slap; a quick stroke.

Beat :: Beat (n.) A recurring stroke; a throb; a pulsation; as, a beat of the heart; the beat of the pulse..

Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.

Down :: Down (a.) Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..

Guillotine :: Guillotine (n.) A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim..

Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..

Fluke :: Fluke (n.) An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke..

Tamp :: Tamp (v. t.) To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place..

Ictus :: Ictus (n.) A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..

Toll :: Toll (v. i.) To sound or ring, as a bell, with strokes uniformly repeated at intervals, as at funerals, or in calling assemblies, or to announce the death of a person..

Downstroke :: Downstroke (n.) A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.

By-stroke :: By-stroke (n.) An accidental or a slyly given stroke.

Deathblow :: Deathblow (n.) A mortal or crushing blow; a stroke or event which kills or destroys.

Coup :: Coup (n.) A sudden stroke; an unexpected device or stratagem; -- a term used in various ways to convey the idea of promptness and force.

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