stroke (Meaning)
stroke (n)
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
a light touch
a light touch with the hands
(golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
a single complete movement
stroke (v)
touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
strike a ball with a smooth blow
row at a particular rate
treat gingerly or carefully
stroke ()
In croquet, etc., a shot or in which one drives in different directions one's own and the opponent's ball placed in contact.
Synonyms & Antonyms of stroke
Synonyms:
- sidewinder
- pummeling
- KO
- counterstroke
- whap
- cruncher
- pummelling
- counterpunch
- whipping
- drubbing
- larrup
- rabbit punch
- uppercut
- body blow
- cudgelling
- left
- douse
- flogging
- right
- pasting
- one-two
- cudgeling
- thrashing
- counterblow
- battering
- whip
- knockout
- bludgeoning
- bastinado
- knockdown
- sucker punch
- counter
- whop
- right-hander
- shiver
- roundhouse
- hammering
Antonyms:
stroke Sentence Examples
- The painter's stroke was deft, capturing the essence of the landscape.
- The surgeon made a precise stroke with the scalpel, skillfully removing the tumor.
- The writer's stroke of genius led to the creation of a captivating novel.
- The tennis player unleashed a powerful forehand stroke, sending the ball screaming across the court.
- The conductor's stroke of the baton signaled the beginning of the symphony.
- The lightning bolt left a tree trunk charred, as if struck by a divine stroke.
- The politician's stroke of diplomacy averted a potential international crisis.
- The artist's brushstrokes were vibrant and expressive, conveying a powerful emotional message.
- The oarsman's steady stroke propelled the boat forward through the choppy waters.
- The athlete collapsed with a sudden stroke, leaving onlookers stunned and concerned.
FAQs About the word stroke
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand, the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating pie
thump, smack, whack, lick, spank, slap, swipe, pound, thud,blow
depreciate, depreciate, put down, belittle, belittle,put down, decry, disparage, decry, disparage
The painter's stroke was deft, capturing the essence of the landscape.
The surgeon made a precise stroke with the scalpel, skillfully removing the tumor.
The writer's stroke of genius led to the creation of a captivating novel.
The tennis player unleashed a powerful forehand stroke, sending the ball screaming across the court.
