Definition of stroke

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

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Coy :: Coy (v. t.) To caress with the hand; to stroke.
Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark..
Apoplectical :: Apoplectical (a.) Relating to apoplexy; affected with, inclined to, or symptomatic of, apoplexy; as, an apoplectic person, medicine, habit or temperament, symptom, fit, or stroke..
Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.
Chopping :: Chopping (n.) Act of cutting by strokes.
Wipe :: Wipe (n.) A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking..
Strokeing :: Strokeed (imp. & p. p.) of Strok.
Roll :: Roll (n.) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon..
Cut-off :: Cut-off (n.) The valve gearing or mechanism by which steam is cut off from entering the cylinder of a steam engine after a definite point in a stroke, so as to allow the remainder of the stroke to be made by the expansive force of the steam already let in. See Expansion gear, under Expansion..
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..
Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.
Stroker :: Stroke (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat..
Peck :: Peck (v. i.) To make strokes with the beak, or with a pointed instrument..
Dabble :: Dabble (v. t.) To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay..
By-wipe :: By-wipe (n.) A secret or side stroke, as of raillery or sarcasm..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Causing a smart; pungent; pricking; as, a smart stroke or taste..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar..
Masse Shot :: Masse shot (n.) A stroke made with the cue held vertically.
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