stroke

1 of 3

verb (1)

ˈstrōk

stroked; stroking

transitive verb

: to rub gently in one direction

also : caress

: to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade

stroker noun

stroke

2 of 3

noun

: the act of striking

especially : a blow with a weapon or implement

: a single unbroken movement

especially : one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements

: a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock

also : a striking of the ball

: such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf

: a sudden action or process producing an impact

a stroke of lightning

: an unexpected result

a stroke of luck

the idea was a stroke of inspiration

a master stroke of diplomacy

: sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue

Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache.

called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebrovascular accident

compare ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack

: one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium

a stroke of the oar

: a rower who sets the pace for a crew

: a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished

a stroke of genius

a brilliant diplomatic stroke

: a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction

: heartbeat

: the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (such as a piston) having a reciprocating motion

also : the distance of such movement

: the sound of a bell being struck

at the stroke of twelve

also : the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound

[stroke entry 1] : an act of stroking or caressing

: a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement

: one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet

stroke

3 of 3

verb (2)

stroked; stroking

transitive verb

: to mark with a short line

stroke the t's

: to cancel by drawing a line through

stroked out his name

: to set the stroke for (a rowing crew)

also : to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat)

sports : to hit, kick, or shoot (a ball) with a smooth movement

stroke a putt

stroked a single to left field

intransitive verb

: to execute a stroke

: to row at a certain number of strokes a minute

Example Sentences

Noun He had a stroke last winter. She has a strong backhand stroke. He is ahead by two strokes. She swims with long, smooth strokes. the stroke of an oar She knows the four basic strokes. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Getting a good night’s sleep can help cut your risk for a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and stroke to name a few.

Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 While beneficial in reducing the future risk of a recurrent heart attack or stroke, aspirin's ability to tamp down on platelet aggregation also leads to a thinning of the blood.

Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Those guidelines recommend statins for adults ages 40 to 75 who have a 7.5% or greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years, as opposed to a 10% risk.

Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 At one point in the hospital, Tillman’s mother raises her right hand and stretches her arm to stroke Tillman’s cheek.

Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Researchers did not find a significant association between the amount of avocados eaten and stroke risk.

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 The seeds are good sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which guard against heart attack and stroke and lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 More than 1 million Americans have their first heart attack or stroke each year, statistics from the American Heart Association show.

Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 In major new guidance, an influential physician task force no longer recommends daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 and older.

Bydr. Chineze Akusoba, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022

Noun

In one stroke, Russia lost its ally and the Donbas elite its godfather.

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Poor sleep has been linked to a range of conditions, from a higher risk of stroke and heart disease, to increased vulnerability to obesity and depression.

Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Standing 6-foot-9 with a 7-2 wingspan, Baldwin possesses a fluid stroke, some solid ball-handling skills for a player his size and a natural feel for the game.

C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 The archive as a whole, like an impressionist painting, reveals a richer picture of Los Angeles, each book a brush stroke or pixel in the larger historical narrative of the city.

Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Ford also builds a 428 V-8 on the same block with a bore and stroke of 4.13 x 3.98 inches.

Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Exertional heat stroke is on the rise for athletes.

AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Every single stroke and swipe necessary to remove the BBQ is counted and the time the product needs to sit on the grates is graded too.

Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Hall's son Haywood said his mother died at his home in Guanajuato, Mexico, following the return of breast cancer and a stroke, according to the New York Times.

Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

stroke 1 of 2

verb

ˈstrōk

stroked; stroking

: to rub gently in one direction

I stroked the dog's head.

stroke

2 of 2

noun

: the act of striking : blow

the stroke of a whip

: one of a series of repeated movements (as in swimming or rowing)

: a sudden serious illness caused by the breaking or blocking of an artery in the brain

: the sound of striking (as of a clock or bell)

the stroke of midnight

: the hitting of a ball in a game (as golf or tennis)

: a sudden or unexpected example

a stroke of luck

: a single movement or the mark made by a single movement of a brush, pen, or tool

: a sudden action or process that results in something being struck

a stroke of lightning

: effort by which something is done or the results of such effort

It was a stroke of genius.

Medical Definition

stroke

noun

ˈstrōk

: sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue

Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache. The most common type of stroke, ischemic stroke, results from a narrowed or blocked blood vessel, while hemorrhagic stroke results from a ruptured blood vessel. A very brief interruption of blood supply to the brain usually without lasting effects is called a ministroke or a transient ischemic attack.

… people at risk for stroke should be evaluated for surgery to open up blockages in the arteries of the neck.

Jay Siwek, The Washington Post

Partial paralysis and speech difficulties often follow these strokes.

Bruce Bower, Science News

stroke survivors

called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebral accident, cerebrovascular accident

单词	stroked
释义	stroke 1 of 3 verb (1) ˈstrōk stroked; stroking transitive verb 1 : to rub gently in one direction also : caress 2 : to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade stroker noun stroke 2 of 3 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 : a sudden action or process producing an impact a stroke of lightning b : an unexpected result a stroke of luck the idea was a stroke of inspiration a master stroke of diplomacy 5 : sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache. called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebrovascular accident compare ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack 6 a : one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium a stroke of the oar b : a rower who sets the pace for a crew 7 a : a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished a stroke of genius a brilliant diplomatic stroke b : a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction 8 : heartbeat 9 : the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (such as a piston) having a reciprocating motion also : the distance of such movement 10 : the sound of a bell being struck at the stroke of twelve also : the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound 11 [stroke entry 1] : an act of stroking or caressing 12 a : a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement b : one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet stroke 3 of 3 verb (2) stroked; stroking transitive verb 1 a : to mark with a short line stroke the t's b : to cancel by drawing a line through stroked out his name 2 : to set the stroke for (a rowing crew) also : to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat) 3 sports : to hit, kick, or shoot (a ball) with a smooth movement stroke a putt stroked a single to left field intransitive verb 1 : to execute a stroke 2 : to row at a certain number of strokes a minute Phrases at a stroke : all at once spent her savings at a stroke Synonyms Verb (1) caress fondle gentle love pat pet Noun bang bash bat beat belt biff blow bop box buffet bust chop clap clip clout crack cuff dab douse [British] fillip hack haymaker hit hook knock larrup [dialect] lash lick pelt pick plump poke pound punch rap slam slap slug smack smash sock spank stinger stripe swat swipe switch thud thump thwack wallop welt whack wham whop whap See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He had a stroke last winter. She has a strong backhand stroke. He is ahead by two strokes. She swims with long, smooth strokes. the stroke of an oar She knows the four basic strokes. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Getting a good night’s sleep can help cut your risk for a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and stroke to name a few. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 While beneficial in reducing the future risk of a recurrent heart attack or stroke, aspirin's ability to tamp down on platelet aggregation also leads to a thinning of the blood. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Those guidelines recommend statins for adults ages 40 to 75 who have a 7.5% or greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years, as opposed to a 10% risk. Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 At one point in the hospital, Tillman’s mother raises her right hand and stretches her arm to stroke Tillman’s cheek. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Researchers did not find a significant association between the amount of avocados eaten and stroke risk. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 The seeds are good sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which guard against heart attack and stroke and lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 More than 1 million Americans have their first heart attack or stroke each year, statistics from the American Heart Association show. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 In major new guidance, an influential physician task force no longer recommends daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 and older. Bydr. Chineze Akusoba, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022 Noun In one stroke, Russia lost its ally and the Donbas elite its godfather. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Poor sleep has been linked to a range of conditions, from a higher risk of stroke and heart disease, to increased vulnerability to obesity and depression. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Standing 6-foot-9 with a 7-2 wingspan, Baldwin possesses a fluid stroke, some solid ball-handling skills for a player his size and a natural feel for the game. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 The archive as a whole, like an impressionist painting, reveals a richer picture of Los Angeles, each book a brush stroke or pixel in the larger historical narrative of the city. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Ford also builds a 428 V-8 on the same block with a bore and stroke of 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Exertional heat stroke is on the rise for athletes. AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Every single stroke and swipe necessary to remove the BBQ is counted and the time the product needs to sit on the grates is graded too. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Hall's son Haywood said his mother died at his home in Guanajuato, Mexico, following the return of breast cancer and a stroke, according to the New York Times. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke — more at strike Noun Middle English; akin to Old English strīcan to stroke — more at strike First Known Use Verb (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing stroke ground stroke at the stroke of put (someone) off his/her stroke stroke play ischemic stroke trudgen stroke a stroke of genius a stroke of work with a (single) stroke of a/the/his/her pen watershed stroke stroke of luck counter-stroke stroke out hemorrhagic stroke mini-stroke at a stroke See More ground stroke at the stroke of put (someone) off his/her stroke stroke play ischemic stroke trudgen stroke a stroke of genius a stroke of work with a (single) stroke of a/the/his/her pen watershed stroke stroke of luck counter-stroke stroke out hemorrhagic stroke mini-stroke at a stroke See More Kids Definition stroke 1 of 2 verb ˈstrōk stroked; stroking : to rub gently in one direction I stroked the dog's head. stroke 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of striking : blow the stroke of a whip 2 : one of a series of repeated movements (as in swimming or rowing) 3 : a sudden serious illness caused by the breaking or blocking of an artery in the brain 4 : the sound of striking (as of a clock or bell) the stroke of midnight 5 : the hitting of a ball in a game (as golf or tennis) 6 : a sudden or unexpected example a stroke of luck 7 : a single movement or the mark made by a single movement of a brush, pen, or tool 8 : a sudden action or process that results in something being struck a stroke of lightning 9 : effort by which something is done or the results of such effort It was a stroke of genius. Medical Definition stroke noun ˈstrōk : sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache. The most common type of stroke, ischemic stroke, results from a narrowed or blocked blood vessel, while hemorrhagic stroke results from a ruptured blood vessel. A very brief interruption of blood supply to the brain usually without lasting effects is called a ministroke or a transient ischemic attack. … people at risk for stroke should be evaluated for surgery to open up blockages in the arteries of the neck. Jay Siwek, The Washington Post Partial paralysis and speech difficulties often follow these strokes. Bruce Bower, Science News stroke survivors called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebral accident, cerebrovascular accident stroked verb past tense of stroke 1 as in caressed to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner the young mother gently stroked the sleeping child's brow and then leaned over and kissed him Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance caressed patted petted hugged fondled loved cradled gentled cuddled snuggled nuzzled spooned necked pawed massaged nosed nestled kneaded canoodled enfolded dandled billed pampered babied bounced embraced felt up coddled indulged spoiled mollycoddled spoilt 2 as in massaged to praise too much a politician with a special gift for stroking fat-cat donors Synonyms & Similar Words massaged praised applauded puffed coaxed congratulated commended flattered honeyed honied adulated cajoled belauded buttered up wooed overpraised hero-worshiped fawned wheedled complimented kowtowed idolized toadied worshiped hero-worshipped blarneyed extolled eulogized worshipped slavered slobbered blandished soft-soaped endeared romanced lauded courted felicitated gushed sweet-talked ingratiated drooled sucked (up to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms belittled disparaged decried depreciated put down bad-mouthed
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