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An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
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A movement similar to that of hitting.
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An act causing hurt or death, especially when seen as divine punishment.
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A damaging occurrence, especially if sudden; a blow, a calamity.
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An amount of work; specifically, a large amount of business or work.
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A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done or produced; also, something accomplished by such an effort; an achievement, a feat.
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A single movement of a paintbrush, chisel, pen, pencil, or similar implement; a line or mark made by such an implement.
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A distinctive expression in a written composition; a touch.
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Influence; power.
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A masterful or effective action.
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(medicine) A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, causing minor to major brain damage and possible death.
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(sciences) An individual discharge of lightning, particularly if causing damage.
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An individual social interaction whereby one gives another attention or recognition.
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The effect or result of a striking; affliction or injury; a bruise or wound; soreness.
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Chiefly in to have a good stroke: appetite.
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A sudden attack of any illness, especially if causing loss of consciousness or movement, or when fatal.
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A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.