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Insolation :: Insolation (n.) A sunstroke.

Strokesman :: Strokesman (pl. ) of Strokesma.

Knock :: Knock (n.) A stroke, as on a door for admittance; a rap..

Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..

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

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished; as, the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or an oar in rowing, of a skater, swimmer, etc..

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

Trait :: Trait (v.) A stroke; a touch.

Strokeed :: Stroke (v. t.) Appetite.

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the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

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)..

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

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

Down :: Down (a.) Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway..

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

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