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stroke

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verb (1)

ˈstrōk How to pronounce stroke (audio)
stroked; stroking

transitive verb

1
: to rub gently in one direction
also : caress
2
: to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade
stroker noun

stroke

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noun

1
: the act of striking
especially : a blow with a weapon or implement
2
: a single unbroken movement
especially : one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements
3
a
: a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock
also : a striking of the ball
b
: such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf
4
a
: a sudden action or process producing an impact
a stroke of lightning
b
: an unexpected result
a stroke of luck
the idea was a stroke of inspiration
a master stroke of diplomacy
5
: sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue

Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache.

called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebrovascular accident

compare ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack
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a
: one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium
a stroke of the oar
b
: a rower who sets the pace for a crew
7
a
: a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished
a stroke of genius
a brilliant diplomatic stroke
b
: a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction
8
: heartbeat
9
: the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (such as a piston) having a reciprocating motion
also : the distance of such movement
10
: the sound of a bell being struck
at the stroke of twelve
also : the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound
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[stroke entry 1] : an act of stroking or caressing
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a
: a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement
b
: one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet

stroke

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verb (2)

stroked; stroking

transitive verb

1
a
: to mark with a short line
stroke the t's
b
: to cancel by drawing a line through
stroked out his name
2
: to set the stroke for (a rowing crew)
also : to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat)
3
sports : to hit, kick, or shoot (a ball) with a smooth movement
stroke a putt
stroked a single to left field

intransitive verb

1
: to execute a stroke
2
: to row at a certain number of strokes a minute
Phrases
at a stroke
: all at once
spent her savings at a stroke

Synonyms

Verb (1)

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun He had a stroke last winter. She has a strong backhand stroke. He is ahead by two strokes. She swims with long, smooth strokes. the stroke of an oar She knows the four basic strokes. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Getting a good night’s sleep can help cut your risk for a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and stroke to name a few. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 While beneficial in reducing the future risk of a recurrent heart attack or stroke, aspirin's ability to tamp down on platelet aggregation also leads to a thinning of the blood. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Those guidelines recommend statins for adults ages 40 to 75 who have a 7.5% or greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years, as opposed to a 10% risk. Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 At one point in the hospital, Tillman’s mother raises her right hand and stretches her arm to stroke Tillman’s cheek. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Researchers did not find a significant association between the amount of avocados eaten and stroke risk. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 The seeds are good sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which guard against heart attack and stroke and lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 More than 1 million Americans have their first heart attack or stroke each year, statistics from the American Heart Association show. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 In major new guidance, an influential physician task force no longer recommends daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 and older. Bydr. Chineze Akusoba, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022
Noun
In one stroke, Russia lost its ally and the Donbas elite its godfather. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Poor sleep has been linked to a range of conditions, from a higher risk of stroke and heart disease, to increased vulnerability to obesity and depression. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Standing 6-foot-9 with a 7-2 wingspan, Baldwin possesses a fluid stroke, some solid ball-handling skills for a player his size and a natural feel for the game. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 The archive as a whole, like an impressionist painting, reveals a richer picture of Los Angeles, each book a brush stroke or pixel in the larger historical narrative of the city. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Ford also builds a 428 V-8 on the same block with a bore and stroke of 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Exertional heat stroke is on the rise for athletes. AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Every single stroke and swipe necessary to remove the BBQ is counted and the time the product needs to sit on the grates is graded too. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Hall's son Haywood said his mother died at his home in Guanajuato, Mexico, following the return of breast cancer and a stroke, according to the New York Times. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke — more at strike

Noun

Middle English; akin to Old English strīcan to stroke — more at strike

First Known Use

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroke was before the 12th century

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