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

Lick :: Lick (v.) A stroke of the tongue in licking.

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc., as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke..

Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

Drum :: Drum (v. i.) To beat with the fingers, as with drumsticks; to beat with a rapid succession of strokes; to make a noise like that of a beaten drum; as, the ruffed grouse drums with his wings..

Strokesman :: Strokesman (pl. ) of Strokesma.

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

Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To drive with lashes or strokes of a whip; to cause to rotate by lashing with a cord; as, to whip a top..

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..

Smooth :: Smooth (n.) The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.

Clap :: Clap (n.) A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow..

Mangle :: Mangle (v. t.) To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Power; influence.

Understroke :: Understroke (v. t.) To underline or underscore.

Deathblow :: Deathblow (n.) A mortal or crushing blow; a stroke or event which kills or destroys.

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

Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write graceful, decorative figures..

Ding :: Ding (n.) A thump or stroke, especially of a bell..

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..

Wipe :: Wipe (n.) A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.

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