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Lap :: Lap (n.) The amount by which a slide valve at its half stroke overlaps a port in the seat, being equal to the distance the valve must move from its mid stroke position in order to begin to open the port. Used alone, lap refers to outside lap. See Outside lap (below)..

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

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

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..

Bagging :: Bagging (n.) Reaping peas, beans, wheat, etc., with a chopping stroke..

Upstroke :: Upstroke (n.) An upward stroke, especially the stroke, or line, made by a writing instrument when moving upward, or from the body of the writer, or a line corresponding to the part of a letter thus made..

Counterbuff :: Counterbuff (n.) A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..

Single-acting :: Single-acting (a.) Having simplicity of action; especially (Mach.), acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; -- said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc..

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

Squabash :: Squab (v. i.) To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy 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..

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

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..

Rasp :: Rasp (v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file..

Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.

Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light..

Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..

Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..

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