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Hit :: Hit (n.) A stroke of success in an enterprise, as by a fortunate chance; as, he made a hit..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe..

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..

Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.

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..

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

Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..

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

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.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished; as, the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or an oar in rowing, of a skater, swimmer, etc..

Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.

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

Pat :: Pat (n.) A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The rower who pulls the stroke oar; the strokesman.

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

Ding :: Ding (n.) A thump or stroke, especially of a bell..

Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

Thud :: Thud (n.) A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stroke or blow producing such sound; as, the thrud of a cannon ball striking the earth..

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

Clap :: Clap (n.) A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow..

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