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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Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
Flourish :: Flourish (n.) A fanciful stroke of the pen or graver; a merely decorative figure.
Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently..
Dingdong :: Dingdong (n.) The sound of, or as of, repeated strokes on a metallic body, as a bell; a repeated and monotonous sound..
Beat :: Beat (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Fit :: Fit (n.) A stroke or blow.
Touch :: Touch (v.) A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.
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..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..
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..
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.
Sunup :: Sun-struck (a.) Overcome by, or affected with, sunstroke; as, sun-struck soldiers..
Lead :: Lead (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke..
Blow :: Blow (n.) A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword..
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..
Understroke :: Understroke (v. t.) To underline or underscore.
Stroking :: Strokesman (n.) The man who rows the aftermost oar, and whose stroke is to be followed by the rest..
Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.
Clip :: Clip (n.) A blow or stroke with the hand; as, he hit him a clip..
Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..
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