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downstroke

/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/

/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/

downstrokenoun

downstrokes

/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/

/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/

Translations

coup descendant

The guitarist's downstroke was powerful and added intensity to the song.

Le coup descendant du guitariste était puissant et ajoutait de l'intensité à la chanson.

Additional translations

battement descendantEn musique et en dynamique des fluides ou de propulsion.

course descendanteEn mécanique, pour le piston.

Definitions

A downward stroke, especially in writing or playing a musical instrument.

The guitarist's downstroke was powerful and added intensity to the song.

The downward movement of a piston in an engine.

During the downstroke, the expanding gases push the piston downward to produce power.

The downward beat of a wing, oar, or similar propelling surface.

The hummingbird's rapid downstrokes generate the lift it needs to hover.

Synonyms

downward movement

downward stroke

downward sweep

downward motion

downstrokeverb

downstroked

Past Simple

downstroked

Past Participle

downstroking

ing-form

/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/

/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/

Used chiefly in music and handwriting to mean 'to perform or make with a downward stroke'.

Translations

Additional translations

frapperDans un contexte musical, avec un mouvement vers le bas.

Definitions

To perform or execute with a downward stroke.

The bassist downstroked every note to achieve a tighter rhythm.

Synonyms

press down

draw down

push down

slash downward

sweep down

strike downward

brush down

pull down

stroke down

downstrokeadjective

Attributive use, describing something related to or involving a downward stroke.

Translations

descendantQualifie un mouvement ou un geste effectué vers le bas.

He adjusted his grip to perfect the downstroke technique.

Il a ajusté sa prise pour perfectionner la technique descendante.

Definitions

Relating to or performed with a downward stroke.

He adjusted his grip to perfect the downstroke technique.

Synonyms