Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) The striking of the clock to tell the hour.

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Siriasis :: Siriasis (n.) A sunstroke.
Masse Shot :: Masse shot (n.) A stroke made with the cue held vertically.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light..
Wheal :: Wheal (n.) A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale..
Drum :: Drum (v. i.) To beat with the fingers, as with drumsticks; to beat with a rapid succession of strokes; to make a noise like that of a beaten drum; as, the ruffed grouse drums with his wings..
Swim :: Swim (v. i.) To move progressively in water by means of strokes with the hands and feet, or the fins or the tail..
Flip-flap :: Flip-flap (adv.) With repeated strokes and noise, as of something long and loose..
Clock :: Clock (n.) A machine for measuring time, indicating the hour and other divisions by means of hands moving on a dial plate. Its works are moved by a weight or a spring, and it is often so constructed as to tell the hour by the stroke of a hammer on a bell. It is not adapted, like the watch, to be carried on the person..
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..
Stroke :: Stroke (imp.) Struck.
Clap :: Clap (n.) A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow..
Fit :: Fit (n.) A stroke or blow.
Pat :: Pat (v. t.) To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog..
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 These letters were used as early as the 1st century b. c., and were seldom used after the 10th century a. d., being superseded by the cursive style..
Trait :: Trait (v.) A stroke; a touch.
Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.
Throw :: Throw (n.) A stroke; a blow.
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