Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.

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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..
Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..
Flap :: Flap (v.) The motion of anything broad and loose, or a stroke or sound made with it; as, the flap of a sail or of a wing..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Inboard :: Inboard (a. & adv.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke..
Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.
Trip :: Trip (n.) A stroke, or catch, by which a wrestler causes his antagonist to lose footing..
Cut :: Cut (n.) A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.
Mangle :: Mangle (v. t.) To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate..
Ding :: Ding (n.) A thump or stroke, especially of a bell..
Swap :: Swap (n.) A blow; a stroke.
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke..
Dash :: Dash (n.) A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To strike.
Let :: Let (n.) A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Stroking :: Stroking (n.) The act of rubbing gently with the hand, or of smoothing; a stroke..
Count-wheel :: Count-wheel (n.) The wheel in a clock which regulates the number of strokes.
Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..
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