Definition of stroke

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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..

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Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To make smooth by rubbing.
Count-wheel :: Count-wheel (n.) The wheel in a clock which regulates the number of strokes.
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort; as, a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy..
Clock :: Clock (n.) A machine for measuring time, indicating the hour and other divisions by means of hands moving on a dial plate. Its works are moved by a weight or a spring, and it is often so constructed as to tell the hour by the stroke of a hammer on a bell. It is not adapted, like the watch, to be carried on the person..
Stroking :: Strokesman (n.) The man who rows the aftermost oar, and whose stroke is to be followed by the rest..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
Dent :: Dent (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Dint :: Dint (n.) A blow; a stroke.
Stroke :: Stroke (imp.) Struck.
Skelp :: Skelp (n.) A blow; a smart stroke.
Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.
Travel :: Travel (n.) The length of stroke of a reciprocating piece; as, the travel of a slide valve..
Stroke :: 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..
Throw :: Throw (n.) A stroke; a blow.
Downstroke :: Downstroke (n.) A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.
Squabash :: Squab (v. i.) To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke..
Counterbuff :: Counterbuff (n.) A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.
Ceriph :: Ceriph (n.) One of the fine lines of a letter, esp. one of the fine cross strokes at the top and bottom of letters..
Bloodstroke :: Bloodstroke (n.) Loss of sensation and motion from hemorrhage or congestion in the brain.
By-stroke :: By-stroke (n.) An accidental or a slyly given stroke.
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