stroke

stroke · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An act of hitting.

  2. 2.

    A movement in swimming or rowing.

  3. 3.

    [medicine]A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To move one's hand gently over.

Forms

plural: strokes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    stroke of luck — A fortunate occurrence.
  • •
    at a stroke — All at once.

Related words

See also: caress, hit, touch
Synonyms: blow, touch

Etymology

From Old English strāc ("a stroke, blow").