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stroke
1 a medical condition in which blood is suddenly blocked and cannot reach the brain, or in which a blood vessel in the brain breaks, often causing a loss of the ability to speak or to move particular muscleshave/suffer a stroke: Leni suffered a stroke last year, and is unable to walk. Synonyms and related words
Specific medical conditions 2 an unexpected but important event or actiona stroke of luck/good fortune: Winning the lottery was quite a stroke of luck. a stroke of genius/inspiration/brilliance: Using green as a background was a real stroke of genius (=an idea that shows great intelligence). a bold/master stroke: These plans are seen as a bold stroke by the local council. Synonyms and related words
Special, unusual or exciting things, events and people novelty curiosity happening 3 a hit made with someone’s hand, a stick, or another objectWith each stroke of the whip, the horse galloped faster. Synonyms and related words
A hit with the hand or a weapon a clip round the ear/earhole backhander bang 3a an instance of hitting the ball in some sports, or the way in which someone hits itHe slammed the ball over the net with a powerful backhand stroke. Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
4 a style of swimming, or one complete movement of the arms and legs in swimmingWith powerful strokes she pulled ahead of the others. Synonyms and related words
General words for swimming and diving 4a a style of rowing, or one complete movement of the oars through the water Synonyms and related words 4b a single complete movement of a bird’s wings during flight Synonyms and related words
5 one of the series of sounds that some clocks make to mark the hour, or the time marked by thisAt the stroke of nine (=at exactly nine o’clock) the band began to play. Synonyms and related words
Telling the time by a clock 0900/1300 etc hours about advanced 6 a single short line or mark made with a pen or brush Synonyms and related words
Marks created by pressure Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to units of measurement 7 a gentle movement of your hand across skin, hair, or furShe gave the dog’s head a stroke. Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact 8 an instance of lightning hitting somethingThe tree was split by a stroke of lightning. Synonyms and related words
Relating to storms a bolt of lightning angry eye
at a stroke/one stroke different strokes (for different folks) not do a stroke of work put someone off their stroke with a/the stroke of a pen stroke
1 a medical condition in which blood is suddenly blocked and cannot reach the brain, or in which a blood vessel in the brain breaks, often causing a loss of the ability to speak or to move particular muscleshave/suffer a stroke: Leni suffered a stroke last year, and is unable to walk. Synonyms and related words
Specific medical conditions 2 an unexpected but important event or actiona stroke of luck/good fortune: Winning the lottery was quite a stroke of luck. a stroke of genius/inspiration/brilliance: Using green as a background was a real stroke of genius (=an idea that shows great intelligence). a bold/master stroke: These plans are seen as a bold stroke by the local council. Synonyms and related words
Special, unusual or exciting things, events and people novelty curiosity happening 3 a hit made with someone’s hand, a stick, or another objectWith each stroke of the whip, the horse galloped faster. Synonyms and related words
A hit with the hand or a weapon 3a an instance of hitting the ball in some sports, or the way in which someone hits itHe slammed the ball over the net with a powerful backhand stroke. Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
4 a style of swimming, or one complete movement of the arms and legs in swimmingWith powerful strokes she pulled ahead of the others. Synonyms and related words
General words for swimming and diving 4a a style of rowing, or one complete movement of the oars through the water Synonyms and related words 4b a single complete movement of a bird’s wings during flight Synonyms and related words
5 an instance of lightning hitting somethingThe tree was split by a stroke of lightning. Synonyms and related words
Relating to storms a bolt of lightning angry chain lightning 6 one of the series of sounds that some clocks make to mark the hour, or the time marked by thisAt the stroke of nine (=at exactly nine o’clock) the band began to play. Synonyms and related words
Telling the time by a clock 0900/1300 etc. hours about advanced 7 a single short line or mark made with a pen or brush Synonyms and related words
Marks created by pressure Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to units of measurement 8 mainly Britisha gentle movement of your hand across skin, hair, or furShe gave the dog’s head a stroke. Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
at a stroke/one stroke different strokes (for different folks) not do a stroke of work put someone off their stroke with a/the stroke of a pen stroke
verb transitive UK /strəʊk/ 1 to gently move your hand over skin, hair, or furShe stroked his hair as he gradually fell asleep. Synonyms and related words
To touch, or to pick up someone or something 2 to hit or kick a ball with a smooth movement Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 3 informalto say nice things to someone in order to make them feel better or to gain their support Synonyms and related words
To make someone happy or happier
stroke
verb transitive US /stroʊk/ 1 mainly Britishto gently move your hand over skin, hair, or furShe stroked his hair as he gradually fell asleep. Synonyms and related words
To touch, or to pick up someone or something 2 to hit or kick a ball with a smooth movement Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 3 informalto say nice things to someone in order to make them feel better or to gain their supportShe’ll need to be stroked if we’re going to get her approval on the budget. Synonyms and related words
To make someone happy or happier
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