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Stroke :: 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..

Etch :: Etch (v. t.) To produce, as figures or designs, on mental, glass, or the like, by means of lines or strokes eaten in or corroded by means of some strong acid..

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

Upstroke :: Upstroke (n.) An upward stroke, especially the stroke, or line, made by a writing instrument when moving upward, or from the body of the writer, or a line corresponding to the part of a letter thus made..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..

By-stroke :: By-stroke (n.) An accidental or a slyly given stroke.

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

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..

Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..

Ding :: Ding (n.) A thump or stroke, especially of a bell..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm 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..

Insolation :: Insolation (n.) A sunstroke.

Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To stamp or impress with a stroke; to coin; as, to strike coin from metal: to strike dollars at the mint..

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

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

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

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

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..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe..

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