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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)..

Cloy :: Cloy (v. t.) To stroke with a claw.

Cut :: Cut (n.) A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.

Throw :: Throw (n.) The extreme movement given to a sliding or vibrating reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, eccentric, or the like; travel; stroke; as, the throw of a slide valve. Also, frequently, the length of the radius of a crank, or the eccentricity of an eccentric; as, the throw of the crank of a steam engine is equal to half the stroke of the piston..

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

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

Toll :: Toll (v. t.) To cause to sound, as a bell, with strokes slowly and uniformly repeated; as, to toll the funeral bell..

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

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

Deathblow :: Deathblow (n.) A mortal or crushing blow; a stroke or event which kills or destroys.

Tamp :: Tamp (v. t.) To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place..

Gird :: Gird (n.) A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

Fit :: Fit (n.) A stroke or blow.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

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

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.

Dint :: Dint (n.) A blow; a stroke.

Baff :: Baff (n.) A blow; a stroke.

Touch :: Touch (v.) A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof..

Strokeing :: Strokeed (imp. & p. p.) of Strok.

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