An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).
A blow or hit.
A single movement with a tool.
One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.
A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort.
A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:
A streak made with a brush.
The time when a clock strikes.
A style, a single movement within a style.
The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
A sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity.
The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided.
The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.
Backstage influence.
A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
An individual discharge of lightning.
The result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.
An addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch.
A throb or beat, as of the heart.
Power; influence.
Appetite.
In transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires.
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
To give a finely fluted surface to.
To row the stroke oar of.