1. a single movement of the hand, arm, or an implement
2. a sudden serious illness when blood flow to the brain is interrupted
Usage: medical
3. a swimming technique or style

1. to move one’s hand gently over a surface, typically repeatedly
2. to hit or kick a ball smoothly and deliberately
Usage: sports

Examples

• She painted the fence with broad strokes of the brush.
• He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
• The swimmer’s backstroke was perfect.
• The artist added a few more strokes to complete the drawing.
• The clock struck midnight with twelve strokes.
• She gently stroked the cat’s fur.
• The golfer stroked the ball into the hole.
• With one stroke of luck, everything changed.