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strokes

/stɹəʊks/ /stɹoʊks/

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An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).

Examples :

"She gave the cat a stroke."

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Examples :

"a stroke on the chin"

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A single movement with a tool.

Examples :

"The artist created a beautiful texture on the canvas with short, deliberate strokes of the brush. "

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One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.

Examples :

"The swimmer used long, powerful strokes to propel himself across the pool. "

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A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort.

Examples :

"a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy"

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A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:

Examples :

"The artist carefully added short, deliberate strokes to the drawing to create texture. "

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A streak made with a brush.

Examples :

"The artist added a few more strokes of blue paint to the ocean in the picture. "

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The time when a clock strikes.

Examples :

"on the stroke of midnight"

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A style, a single movement within a style.

Examples :

"butterfly stroke"

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The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.

Examples :

"My grandfather suffered several minor strokes before the major one that left him unable to speak. "

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A sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity.

Examples :

"a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death"

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The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided.

Examples :

"In the rowing team, the strokes set the pace and rhythm that the rest of the crew must follow. "

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The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.

Examples :

"The strokes in the rowing team are responsible for keeping the boat moving smoothly. "

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Backstage influence.

Examples :

"Even though his grades weren't the best, his father's strokes with the school board helped him get accepted. "

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A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.

Examples :

"The tennis player earned two strokes because the other player accidentally hit the ball out of bounds. "

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An individual discharge of lightning.

Examples :

"A flash of lightning may be made up of several strokes. If they are separated by enough time for the eye to distinguish them, the lightning will appear to flicker."

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The result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.

Examples :

"The flu left her with painful muscle strokes. "

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An addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch.

Examples :

"to give some finishing strokes to an essay"

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A throb or beat, as of the heart.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, I could feel the rapid strokes of my heart in my chest. "

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Power; influence.

Examples :

"The CEO used his political strokes to get the building permit approved quickly. "

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Examples :

"After a long hike, the children attacked the picnic basket with great strokes. "

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In transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires.

Examples :

""The teacher gave her student encouraging strokes for his hard work on the science project, boosting his confidence." "

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To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.

Examples :

"The artist strokes the canvas with a soft brush. "

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To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.

Examples :

"The batter strokes the ball cleanly, sending it flying towards center field. "

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To give a finely fluted surface to.

Examples :

"The craftsman strokes the metal vase with a special tool, creating delicate, raised lines. "

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To row the stroke oar of.

Examples :

"to stroke a boat"

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