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Roll :: Roll (v.) The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.

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

Handystroke :: Handystroke (n.) A blow with the hand.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Power; influence.

Stroking :: Strokesman (n.) The man who rows the aftermost oar, and whose stroke is to be followed by the rest..

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

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission..

Wipe :: Wipe (n.) A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.

Indicator :: Indicator (n.) An instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It consists of a small cylinder communicating with the engine cylinder and fitted with a piston which the varying pressure drives upward more or less against the resistance of a spring. A lever imparts motion to a pencil which traces the diagram on a card wrapped around a vertical drum which is turned back and forth by a string connected with the pist

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..

Swim :: Swim (v. i.) To move progressively in water by means of strokes with the hands and feet, or the fins or the tail..

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

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..

Tact :: Tact (n.) The stroke in beating time.

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

Reredemain :: Reredemain (n.) A backward stroke.

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..

Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..

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

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

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