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stroke

[strohk]

stroke Definition

  • 1an act of hitting a ball or the like with a racket, club, etc.
  • 2a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis
  • 3a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush once across paper or canvas

Using stroke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stroke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a powerful stroke in tennis.

  • Example

    He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.

  • Example

    The artist used bold strokes to create the painting.

stroke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stroke

Phrases with stroke

  • a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures

    Example

    He was hospitalized for heat stroke after working outside in the sun all day.

  • a chance occurrence that brings good fortune

    Example

    Winning the lottery was a stroke of luck for him.

  • an idea or action that is particularly clever or innovative

    Example

    Her decision to partner with that company was a stroke of genius.

Origins of stroke

from Middle English 'strook', meaning 'a stroke, a blow'

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Summary: stroke in Brief

The term 'stroke' [strohk] refers to a hit with a racket or club, a sudden disabling attack caused by an interruption in blood flow to the brain, or a mark made by a pen or brush. Examples include 'She has a powerful stroke in tennis,' and 'He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.' Phrases like 'a stroke of luck' denote a chance occurrence that brings good fortune, while 'a stroke of genius' refers to a particularly clever idea or action.

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