Definition of stroke

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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..

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Line :: Line (n.) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
Swap :: Swap (n.) A blow; a stroke.
Knock :: Knock (n.) A stroke, as on a door for admittance; a rap..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (n.) The repeated stroke of something long and loose.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke..
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc., as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke..
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..
Successive :: Successive (a.) Following in order or in uninterrupted course; coming after without interruption or interval; following one after another in a line or series; consecutive; as, the successive revolution of years; the successive kings of Egypt; successive strokes of a hammer..
Strokesman :: Strokesman (pl. ) of Strokesma.
Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently..
Dabble :: Dabble (v. t.) To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet.
Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..
Pelt :: Pelt (n.) A blow or stroke from something thrown.
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..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To stamp or impress with a stroke; to coin; as, to strike coin from metal: to strike dollars at the mint..
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
Lick :: Lick (v.) A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue, or of something which acts like a tongue; as, to put on colors with a lick of the brush. Also, a small quantity of any substance so applied..
Roll :: Roll (v.) The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.
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