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Hack :: Hack (v. t.) To cut irregulary, without skill or definite purpose; to notch; to mangle by repeated strokes of a cutting instrument; as, to hack a post..

Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.

Tamp :: Tamp (v. t.) To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place..

Deuce :: Deuce (n.) A condition of the score beginning whenever each side has won three strokes in the same game (also reckoned 40 all), and reverted to as often as a tie is made until one of the sides secures two successive strokes following a tie or deuce, which decides the game..

Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.

Blow :: Blow (n.) A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword..

Cut :: Cut (v. i.) To make a stroke with a whip.

Pull :: Pull (n.) A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..

Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A stroke; a glance; a touch.

Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To reach with a stroke or blow; to strike or touch, usually with force; especially, to reach or touch (an object aimed at)..

Fluke :: Fluke (n.) An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke..

Coy :: Coy (v. t.) To caress with the hand; to stroke.

Toll :: Toll (v. i.) To sound or ring, as a bell, with strokes uniformly repeated at intervals, as at funerals, or in calling assemblies, or to announce the death of a person..

Stroke :: Strokeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strok.

Squabash :: Squab (v. i.) To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe..

Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission..

Clip :: Clip (n.) A blow or stroke with the hand; as, he hit him a clip..

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