stroke

B2
Pronunciation
/stɹəʊk/
/stɹoʊk/
Noun
22 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • She gave the cat a stroke.
2 Definition

A blow or hit.

Example Sentences
  • a stroke on the chin
3 Definition

A single movement with a tool.

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or of an oar in rowing
5 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy
6 Definition

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

7 Definition

A streak made with a brush.

8 Definition

The time when a clock strikes.

Example Sentences
  • on the stroke of midnight
9 Definition

A style, a single movement within a style.

Example Sentences
  • butterfly stroke
10 Definition

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

11 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death
12 Definition

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

13 Definition

The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.

14 Definition

Backstage influence.

15 Definition

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

16 Definition

An individual discharge of lightning.

Example Sentences
  • 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.
17 Definition

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

18 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to give some finishing strokes to an essay
19 Definition

A throb or beat, as of the heart.

20 Definition

Power; influence.

21 Definition

Appetite.

22 Definition

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

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

To give a finely fluted surface to.

4 Definition

To row the stroke oar of.

Example Sentences
  • to stroke a boat