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An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).
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She gave the cat a stroke.
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A blow or hit.
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a stroke on the chin
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A single movement with a tool.
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One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.
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the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or of an oar in rowing
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A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort.
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a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy
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A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:
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A streak made with a brush.
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The time when a clock strikes.
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on the stroke of midnight
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A style, a single movement within a style.
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butterfly stroke
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The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
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A sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity.
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a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death
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The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided.
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The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.
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Backstage influence.
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A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
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An individual discharge of lightning.
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A flash of lightning may be made up of several strokes. If they are separated by enough time for the eye to distinguish them, the lightning will appear to flicker.
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The result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.
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An addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch.
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to give some finishing strokes to an essay
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A throb or beat, as of the heart.
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Power; influence.
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Appetite.
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In transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires.