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1.nounAn act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface)."She gave the cat a stroke."
2.nounA blow or hit."a stroke on the chin"
3.nounA single movement with a tool.
4.nounOne of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished."the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or of an oar in rowing"
5.nounA powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort."a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy"
6.nounA line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:
7.nounA streak made with a brush.
8.nounThe time when a clock strikes."on the stroke of midnight"
9.nounA style, a single movement within a style."butterfly stroke"
10.nounThe loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
11.nounA sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity."a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death"
12.nounThe oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided.
13.nounThe rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.
14.nounBackstage influence.
15.nounA point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
16.nounAn individual discharge of lightning."A flash of lightning may be made up of several strokes. If they are separated by enough time for the eye to distinguish them, the lightning will appear to flicker."
17.nounThe result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.
18.nounAn addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch."to give some finishing strokes to an essay"
19.nounA throb or beat, as of the heart.
20.nounPower; influence.
21.nounAppetite.
22.nounIn transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires.