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Cloy :: Cloy (v. t.) To stroke with a claw.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently..

Lap :: Lap (n.) The amount by which a slide valve at its half stroke overlaps a port in the seat, being equal to the distance the valve must move from its mid stroke position in order to begin to open the port. Used alone, lap refers to outside lap. See Outside lap (below)..

Touch :: Touch (v.) A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.

Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark, thus [/ or /], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato..

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..

Fit :: Fit (n.) A stroke or blow.

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

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

Count-wheel :: Count-wheel (n.) The wheel in a clock which regulates the number of strokes.

Blow :: Blow (n.) A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword..

Guillotine :: Guillotine (n.) A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim..

Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.

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

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..

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

Smite :: Smite (v. t.) To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation..

Stroke :: Stroke (imp.) Struck.

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

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