Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to.

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Pelt :: Pelt (n.) A blow or stroke from something thrown.
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)..
Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..
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..
Beat :: Beat (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..
Cloy :: Cloy (v. t.) To stroke with a claw.
Throw :: Throw (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Indicator :: Indicator (n.) An instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It consists of a small cylinder communicating with the engine cylinder and fitted with a piston which the varying pressure drives upward more or less against the resistance of a spring. A lever imparts motion to a pencil which traces the diagram on a card wrapped around a vertical drum which is turned back and forth by a string connected with the pist
Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently..
Skelp :: Skelp (n.) A blow; a smart stroke.
Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A stroke; a glance; a touch.
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..
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To make smooth by rubbing.
Trait :: Trait (v.) A stroke; a touch.
Reredemain :: Reredemain (n.) A backward stroke.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To strike.
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Causing a smart; pungent; pricking; as, a smart stroke or taste..
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