Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke..

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Rasp :: Rasp (v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.
Touch :: Touch (v.) A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof..
Strokeing :: Strokeed (imp. & p. p.) of Strok.
Pat :: Pat (n.) A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To stamp or impress with a stroke; to coin; as, to strike coin from metal: to strike dollars at the mint..
Dent :: Dent (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Ronde :: Ronde (n.) A kind of script in which the heavy strokes are nearly upright, giving the characters when taken together a round look..
Masse Shot :: Masse shot (n.) A stroke made with the cue held vertically.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to.
Guillotine :: Guillotine (n.) A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim..
Line :: Line (n.) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke..
Throw :: Throw (n.) The extreme movement given to a sliding or vibrating reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, eccentric, or the like; travel; stroke; as, the throw of a slide valve. Also, frequently, the length of the radius of a crank, or the eccentricity of an eccentric; as, the throw of the crank of a steam engine is equal to half the stroke of the piston..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..
Dash :: Dash (n.) A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain..
Hit :: Hit (n.) A stroke of success in an enterprise, as by a fortunate chance; as, he made a hit..
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
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