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stroke

UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
stroke back

Translations

strokenoun
strokes
pl
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
coup de chanceExpression figée.
Winning the lottery was a stroke of luck.
Gagner à la loterie a été un coup de chance.
AVCMédecine.
He was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke.
Il a été transporté d’urgence à l’hôpital après avoir subi un AVC.
coupSens général d’un geste ou d’un mouvement unique, ainsi qu’en sport ou pour un coup porté.
With a single stroke of the axe, the lumberjack felled the tree.
D’un seul coup de hache, le bûcheron abattit l’arbre.
traitPour une marque tracée d’un seul geste.
The artist's brush stroke added depth to the painting.
Le trait de pinceau de l’artiste a ajouté de la profondeur au tableau.
Additional translations
mouvementSens neutre pour une action répétée ou un mouvement en natation / aviron.
heureDans l’expression figée « at the stroke of... ».
Synonyms
touch
hit
strike
tap
caress
stir
movement
pass
blow
strokeverb
stroked
Past Simple
stroked
Past Participle
stroking
Gerund
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
caresserSens physique doux et répétitif.
She stroked the cat's fur softly as it purred contentedly.
Elle a caressé doucement le pelage du chat tandis qu’il ronronnait de contentement.
Additional translations
ramerDans le cadre de l’aviron, pour donner l’allure à l’équipage.
frapperEn sport, pour une balle.
Synonyms
brush
pat
fondle
touch
caress
strokeadjective
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
Used attributively to describe things related to the medical condition, e.g. "stroke unit".
AVCMédecine, dans les composés et emplois liés à l’accident vasculaire cérébral.
The hospital has a specialized stroke unit for rapid treatment.
L’hôpital dispose d’une unité AVC spécialisée pour un traitement rapide.

Definitions

strokenoun
A sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain.
He was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke.
A single complete movement, especially one of a series of repeated actions.
The swimmer's stroke was smooth and efficient.
A mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas.
The artist's brush stroke added depth to the painting.
A sudden or unexpected occurrence of something.
Winning the lottery was a stroke of luck.
A movement of the arms and legs in swimming or rowing.
She improved her freestyle stroke after weeks of practice.
A style or method of hitting a ball in sports such as tennis or golf.
His backhand stroke is his strongest shot.
A blow delivered with a weapon, tool, or the hand.
With a single stroke of the axe, the lumberjack felled the tree.
The sounding of a bell or clock to mark the passing of time; the exact instant marked by such a sound.
Fireworks erupted at the stroke of midnight.
strokeverb
To move one's hand with gentle pressure over a surface, typically repeatedly.
She stroked the cat's fur softly as it purred contentedly.
To hit or propel (a ball) with a smooth, gliding motion.
He stroked the ball into the back of the net with precision.
To act as the stroke in rowing, setting the pace for the crew.
She was chosen to stroke the boat because of her consistent rhythm.
strokeadjective
Relating to or designed for people affected by a stroke or to the medical condition itself.
The hospital has a specialized stroke unit for rapid treatment.
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