Definition of stroke

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Stroke (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to.

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Cut :: Cut (v. i.) To make a stroke with a whip.
Thud :: Thud (n.) A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stroke or blow producing such sound; as, the thrud of a cannon ball striking the earth..
Coup :: Coup (n.) A sudden stroke; an unexpected device or stratagem; -- a term used in various ways to convey the idea of promptness and force.
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
Stroking :: Stroking (n.) The act of rubbing gently with the hand, or of smoothing; a stroke..
Stroke :: Strokeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strok.
Line :: Line (n.) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
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..
Sideration :: Sideration (n.) The state of being siderated, or planet-struck; esp., blast in plants; also, a sudden and apparently causeless stroke of disease, as in apoplexy or paralysis..
Reredemain :: Reredemain (n.) A backward stroke.
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)..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Chop :: Chop (n.) The act of chopping; a stroke.
Bloodstroke :: Bloodstroke (n.) Loss of sensation and motion from hemorrhage or congestion in the brain.
Masse Shot :: Masse shot (n.) A stroke made with the cue held vertically.
Dingdong :: Dingdong (n.) The sound of, or as of, repeated strokes on a metallic body, as a bell; a repeated and monotonous sound..
Skelp :: Skelp (n.) A blow; a smart stroke.
Ronde :: Ronde (n.) A kind of script in which the heavy strokes are nearly upright, giving the characters when taken together a round look..
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..
Inboard :: Inboard (a. & adv.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke..
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