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Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To make smooth by rubbing.

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

Lick :: Lick (v.) A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue, or of something which acts like a tongue; as, to put on colors with a lick of the brush. Also, a small quantity of any substance so applied..

Pull :: Pull (n.) A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side..

Cut :: Cut (v. i.) To make a stroke with a whip.

Lick :: Lick (n.) A slap; a quick stroke.

Sun-struck :: Sunstroke (n.) Any affection produced by the action of the sun on some part of the body; especially, a sudden prostration of the physical powers, with symptoms resembling those of apoplexy, occasioned by exposure to excessive heat, and often terminating fatally; coup de soleil..

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..

Strokesman :: Strokesman (pl. ) of Strokesma.

Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A stroke; a glance; a touch.

Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write graceful, decorative figures..

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

Pat :: Pat (v. t.) To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog..

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..

Bloodstroke :: Bloodstroke (n.) Loss of sensation and motion from hemorrhage or congestion in the brain.

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..

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

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

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A throb or beat, as of the heart..

Line :: Line (n.) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.

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