stroke

Definitions of stroke in various dictionaries:

noun - (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

noun - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

noun - a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

noun - a light touch

noun - a light touch with the hands

noun - (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club

noun - the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew

noun - anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause

noun - a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

noun - a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush

noun - any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing

noun - a single complete movement

verb - touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions

verb - strike a ball with a smooth blow

verb - row at a particular rate

verb - treat gingerly or carefully

The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or an impact.

The striking of a bell or gong.

The sound so produced.

The time so indicated: at the stroke of midnight.

A sudden action or process having a strong impact or effect: a stroke of lightning.

A sudden occurrence or result: a stroke of luck; a stroke of misfortune.

A sudden severe attack, as of paralysis or sunstroke.

A sudden loss of brain function caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain, characterized by loss of muscular control, diminution or loss of sensation or consciousness, dizziness, slurred speech, or other symptoms that vary with the extent and severity of the damage to the brain.

An inspired or effective idea or act: a stroke of genius.

A single uninterrupted movement, especially when repeated or in a back-and-forth motion: the stroke of a pendulum.

Any of a series of movements of a piston from one end of the limit of its motion to another.

A single completed movement of the limbs and body, as in swimming or rowing.

The manner or rate of executing such a movement: My favorite stroke is butterfly.

Nautical.

The rower who sits nearest the coxswain or the stern and sets the tempo for the other rowers.

The position occupied by this person.

Sports.

A movement of the upper torso and arms for the purpose of striking a ball, as in golf or tennis.

The manner of executing such a movement.

A single mark made by a writing or marking implement, such as a pen.

The act of making such a mark.

A printed line in a graphic character that resembles such a mark.

A distinctive effect or deft touch, as in literary composition.

To mark with a single short line.

To draw a line through; cancel: stroked out the last sentence.

To set the pace for (a rowing crew).

To hit or propel (a ball, for example) with a smoothly regulated swing.

To make or perform a stroke.

To row at a particular rate per minute.

To rub lightly, with or as if with the hand or something held in the hand; caress.

To behave attentively or flatteringly toward, especially in order to restore to confidence or win over.

verb - to rub gently

STROKE - A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lac...