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Let :: Let (n.) A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.

Apoplectical :: Apoplectical (a.) Relating to apoplexy; affected with, inclined to, or symptomatic of, apoplexy; as, an apoplectic person, medicine, habit or temperament, symptom, fit, or stroke..

Roll :: Roll (v. i.) To beat a drum with strokes so rapid that they can scarcely be distinguished by the ear.

Chopping :: Chopping (n.) Act of cutting by strokes.

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

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the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

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..

Dabble :: Dabble (v. t.) To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet.

Uncial :: Uncial (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a certain style of letters used in ancient manuscripts, esp. in Greek and Latin manuscripts. The letters are somewhat rounded, and the upstrokes and downstrokes usually have a slight inclination. These letters were used as early as the 1st century b. c., and were seldom used after the 10th century a. d., being superseded by the cursive style..

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

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

Hit :: Hit (n.) A stroke of success in an enterprise, as by a fortunate chance; as, he made a hit..

Fluke :: Fluke (n.) An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke..

Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..

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

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

Buffet :: Buffet (v. i.) A blow from any source, or that which affects like a blow, as the violence of winds or waves; a stroke; an adverse action; an affliction; a trial; adversity..

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

Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.

Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (n.) The repeated stroke of something long and loose.

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