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   stroke

   /strəʊk/

   noun

   • 1. an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow: "he received three strokes of the cane" Similar blowhitthumpthwackpunchslapsmackweltcuffboxknockrapbuffetinformal:wallopclobbercloutwhackbashbeltsockbopbiffswipeslugarchaic:smite
   • ▪ a method of striking the ball in sports or games. Similar shothitstrike
   • ▪ an act of hitting the ball with a club, as a unit of scoring: "he won by two strokes"
   • ▪ the sound made by a striking clock: "the first stroke would belt out from the clock" Similar pealringknellstrikingding-dongboom
   • 2. a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas: "the paint had been applied in careful, regular strokes" Similar marklineslashsolidusvirgule
   • ▪ a line forming part of a written or printed character.
   • ▪ a short printed or written diagonal line typically separating characters or figures.
   • 3. an act of moving one's hand across a surface with gentle pressure: "massage the cream into your skin using light upward strokes"
   • 4. each of a series of movements in which something moves out of its position and back into it: "the ray swam with effortless strokes of its huge wings" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ the whole motion of a piston in either direction.
   • ▪ the rhythm to which a series of repeated movements is performed: "the rowers sing to keep their stroke"
   • ▪ a movement of the arms and legs forming one of a series in swimming: "I slipped into the water and swam a few strokes" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ a particular style of moving the arms and legs in swimming: "front crawl is a popular stroke"
   • ▪ (in rowing) the mode or action of moving the oar.
   • ▪ the oar or oarsman nearest the stern of a boat, setting the timing for the other rowers.
   • 5. a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis: "he was left disabled by a stroke" Similar thrombosisembolismcerebral vascular accidentCVAcerebral haemorrhageictusseizurearchaic:apoplexy

   verb

   • 1. move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress: "he put his hand on her hair and stroked it"
   • ▪ apply (something) to a surface using a gentle movement: "she strokes blue eyeshadow on her eyelids"
   • ▪ reassure or flatter (someone), especially in order to gain their cooperation: informal North American "production executives were expert at stroking stars and brokering talent"
   • 2. act as the stroke of (a boat or crew): "he stroked the coxed four to victory"
   • 3. hit or kick (a ball) smoothly and deliberately: "Markwick stroked the ball home"

   Word Origin Old Englishstrācian ‘caress lightly’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch streek ‘a stroke’, German streichen ‘to stroke’, also to strike. The earliest noun sense ‘blow’ is first recorded in Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strokeable adjective
   • 2. stroker noun

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Sep 22, 2022 · A stroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. Learn about the types, causes and symptoms of stroke, and how to prevent and treat it.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 3, 2024 · A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes and risk factors of stroke, and how to prevent and treat it.

4. www.healthline.com › health › strokeStroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types, and More - Healthline

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A stroke is a disruption of blood flow to a part of your brain that can cause serious damage and complications. Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke, what causes it,...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTROKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of stroke as a noun or verb in different contexts, such as illness, mark, swimming, event, touch, and more. See how to use stroke in sentences and idioms with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

6. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › strokeStroke Overview - National Institute of Neurological Disorders...

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   A stroke is a brain attack caused by blocked or burst blood vessels in the brain. Learn about the types, causes, effects, and prevention of stroke, and how to recognize the signs of stroke and call 911.

7. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › strokeStroke - What Is a Stroke? - NHLBI, NIH

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   May 26, 2023 · A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain. Learn about the types, signs, and treatments of stroke from a US national research authority.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StrokeStroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. It can be ischemic (due to lack of blood flow) or hemorrhagic (due to bleeding), and may result in permanent or temporary neurological deficits.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strokeStroke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. 1. : the act of striking. especially : a blow with a weapon or implement. 2. : a single unbroken movement. especially : one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements. 3. a. : a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock. also : a striking of the ball. b. : such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf. 4. a.

10. www.webmd.com › stroke › strokeStroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

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    Sep 10, 2024 · A stroke is a brain attack caused by blocked or ruptured blood vessels. Learn how to recognize the signs of stroke, what to do in an emergency, and how to prevent stroke with...

11. www.nia.nih.gov › health › strokeStroke: Signs, Causes, and Treatment - National Institute on...

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    A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of stroke and how to prevent it.