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/straʊk/ · syl·l·a·ble
noun
- An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface). She gave the cat a gentle stroke.
- A blow or hit. He took a hard stroke on the chin.
noun
- A single movement with a tool. The painter made a smooth stroke with the brush.
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Did you know? The term 'stroke' is also used in medicine to describe a cerebrovascular accident, which is a condition where the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, often resulting in a loss of motor function or cognitive abilities.
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