Definition of stroke

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

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Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) Any quick, decisive stroke or act..
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)..
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..
Havelock :: Havelock (n.) A light cloth covering for the head and neck, used by soldiers as a protection from sunstroke..
Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark..
Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (n.) The repeated stroke of something long and loose.
Siriasis :: Siriasis (n.) A sunstroke.
Ictus :: Ictus (n.) A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc..
Bloodstroke :: Bloodstroke (n.) Loss of sensation and motion from hemorrhage or congestion in the brain.
Squabash :: Squab (v. i.) To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke..
Golf :: Golf (n.) A game played with a small ball and a bat or club crooked at the lower end. He who drives the ball into each of a series of small holes in the ground and brings it into the last hole with the fewest strokes is the winner.
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes; as, the clock strikes twelve; the drums strike up a march..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to.
Smite :: Smite (v. t.) To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The striking of the clock to tell the hour.
Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light..
Trait :: Trait (v.) A stroke; a touch.
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