Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..

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Lick :: Lick (n.) A slap; a quick stroke.
Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To reach with a stroke or blow; to strike or touch, usually with force; especially, to reach or touch (an object aimed at)..
Smooth :: Smooth (n.) The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.
Paw :: Paw (v. t.) To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely..
Throw :: Throw (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Ten-strike :: Ten-strike (n.) Any quick, decisive stroke or act..
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..
Stroke :: Strokeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strok.
Hack :: Hack (v. t.) To cut irregulary, without skill or definite purpose; to notch; to mangle by repeated strokes of a cutting instrument; as, to hack a post..
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..
Strokeed :: Stroke (v. t.) Appetite.
Miscue :: Miscue (n.) A false stroke with a billiard cue, the cue slipping from the ball struck without impelling it as desired..
Sideration :: Sideration (n.) The state of being siderated, or planet-struck; esp., blast in plants; also, a sudden and apparently causeless stroke of disease, as in apoplexy or paralysis..
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..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..
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..
Touch :: Touch (v.) A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof..
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..
Touch :: Touch (v.) A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.
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..
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