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Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc., as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke..

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Paw :: Paw (v. t.) To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely..

Excursion :: Excursion () Length of stroke, as of a piston; stroke. [An awkward use of the word.].

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

Whop :: Whop (n.) A blow, or quick, smart stroke..

Lead :: Lead (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke..

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

Stroke :: Strokeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strok.

Drum :: Drum (v. i.) To beat with the fingers, as with drumsticks; to beat with a rapid succession of strokes; to make a noise like that of a beaten drum; as, the ruffed grouse drums with his wings..

Smooth :: Smooth (n.) The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.

Misericordia :: Misericordia (n.) A thin-bladed dagger; so called, in the Middle Ages, because used to give the death wound or mercy stroke to a fallen adversary..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..

Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.

Thud :: Thud (n.) A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stroke or blow producing such sound; as, the thrud of a cannon ball striking the earth..

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

Travel :: Travel (n.) The length of stroke of a reciprocating piece; as, the travel of a slide valve..

Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (adv.) With repeated strokes and noise, as of something long and loose..

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..

Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.

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

Flap :: Flap (v.) The motion of anything broad and loose, or a stroke or sound made with it; as, the flap of a sail or of a wing..