Definition and Synonyms for Stroke

Definition of Stroke

1. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand Noun
2. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam Noun
3. A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain Noun
4. A light touch Noun
5. A light touch with the hands Noun
6. (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club Noun
7. The oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew Noun
8. Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause Noun
9. A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information Noun
10. A mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush Noun
11. Any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing Noun
12. A single complete movement Noun
13. Touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions Verb
14. Strike a ball with a smooth blow Verb
15. Row at a particular rate Verb
16. Treat gingerly or carefully Verb

Words Rhyme with stroke

Etymology for stroke