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An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).

Example: She gave the cat a stroke.

A blow or hit.

Example: a stroke on the chin

A single movement with a tool.

One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.

Example: the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or of an oar in rowing

To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.

To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.

To give a finely fluted surface to.

To row the stroke oar of.

Example: to stroke a boat