the act of striking, esp a blow with a weapon or implement
a single unbroken movement, esp one that is repeated
a striking of the ball in a game, e.g. cricket or tennis; specif a striking of the ball that constitutes the scoring unit in golf
an action by which something is done, produced, or achieved
a stroke of genius
an unexpected occurrence
a stroke of luck
a sudden reduction or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion caused by rupture or obstruction of an artery of the brain
a technique for propelling the body or a boat through water
in rowing, an oarsman who sits at the back of a racing boat and sets the pace for the rest of the crew
the slightest amount of effort or work
never does a stroke
the movement in either direction of a mechanical part, e.g. a piston rod, or the distance it travels
the sound of a striking clock
at the stroke of twelve
a mark made by a single movement of a pen, brush, etc
at a stroke by a single action
off one's stroke performing below one's usual standard
on the stroke precisely
He left on the stroke of ten
[Middle English, from strike1]