1. plural of stroke: movements of the arms and legs when swimming
2. plural of stroke: gentle touches or caresses with the hand
3. plural of stroke: marks made by a pen, brush, or similar tool

1. third person singular present of stroke: gently touches or caresses

Examples

• She practiced different swimming strokes at the pool.
• The artist used bold strokes to create the painting.
• The cat purred when she strokes its fur.
• His grandfather suffered two strokes last year.
• The gentle strokes of her hand calmed the crying baby.
• He counted his golf strokes on each hole.
• The calligrapher made elegant strokes with the brush.