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Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence, any short, broad blade, resembling that of a paddle..

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

Miscue :: Miscue (n.) A false stroke with a billiard cue, the cue slipping from the ball struck without impelling it as desired..

Blow :: Blow (n.) A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword..

Handystroke :: Handystroke (n.) A blow with the hand.

Let :: Let (n.) A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay..

Inboard :: Inboard (a. & adv.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke..

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

Recovery :: Recovery (n.) In rowing, the act of regaining the proper position for making a new stroke..

Count-wheel :: Count-wheel (n.) The wheel in a clock which regulates the number of strokes.

Hit :: Hit (n.) A striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.

Peck :: Peck (n.) A quick, sharp stroke, as with the beak of a bird or a pointed instrument..

Stroke :: Stroke (imp.) Struck.

Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes; as, the clock strikes twelve; the drums strike up a march..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To mark or delineate with touches; to add a slight stroke to with the pencil or brush.

Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To drive with lashes or strokes of a whip; to cause to rotate by lashing with a cord; as, to whip a top..

Apoplectical :: Apoplectical (a.) Relating to apoplexy; affected with, inclined to, or symptomatic of, apoplexy; as, an apoplectic person, medicine, habit or temperament, symptom, fit, or stroke..

Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write graceful, decorative figures..

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