Definition of stroke

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

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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..
Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark..
Wipe :: Wipe (n.) A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.
Bloodstroke :: Bloodstroke (n.) Loss of sensation and motion from hemorrhage or congestion in the brain.
Knock :: Knock (n.) A blow; a stroke with something hard or heavy; a jar.
Dabble :: Dabble (v. t.) To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet.
Stroking :: Stroking (n.) The act of rubbing gently with the hand, or of smoothing; a stroke..
Excursion :: Excursion () Length of stroke, as of a piston; stroke. [An awkward use of the word.].
Squabash :: Squab (v. i.) To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke..
Sun-struck :: Sunstroke (n.) Any affection produced by the action of the sun on some part of the body; especially, a sudden prostration of the physical powers, with symptoms resembling those of apoplexy, occasioned by exposure to excessive heat, and often terminating fatally; coup de soleil..
Peck :: Peck (n.) A quick, sharp stroke, as with the beak of a bird or a pointed instrument..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..
Gird :: Gird (n.) A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence, any short, broad blade, resembling that of a paddle..
Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently..
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
Stroke :: Strokeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strok.
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..
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.
Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.
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