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Definition of stroke

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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..

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Down :: Down (a.) Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway..

Strokeed :: Stroke (v. t.) Appetite.

Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..

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

Smooth :: Smooth (n.) The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.

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

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..

Smite :: Smite (v. t.) To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation..

Coy :: Coy (v. t.) To caress with the hand; to stroke.

Downstroke :: Downstroke (n.) A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.

Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) Any quick, decisive stroke or act..

Lick :: Lick (v.) A stroke of the tongue in licking.

Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument..

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

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick 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..

Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (n.) The repeated stroke of something long and loose.

Ceriph :: Ceriph (n.) One of the fine lines of a letter, esp. one of the fine cross strokes at the top and bottom of letters..

Blastment :: Blastment (n.) A sudden stroke or injury produced by some destructive cause.