downstroke

UK
/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/
US
/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/

Translations

downstrokenoun
downstrokes
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/
US
/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/
нисходящий штрих
The calligrapher emphasized the downstroke in each letter.
Каллиграф подчеркнул нисходящий штрих в каждой букве.
удар вниз
The guitarist's downstroke was powerful and precise.
Удар вниз гитариста был мощным и точным.
Synonyms
downward movement
downward motion
downward sweep
downward stroke
downstrokeverb
downstroked
Past Simple
downstroked
Past Participle
downstroking
Gerund
UK
/ˈdaʊnstrəʊk/
US
/ˈdaʊnstroʊk/
Used chiefly in music and handwriting to mean 'to perform or make with a downward stroke'.
Synonyms
brush down
press down
push down
slash downward
sweep down
strike downward
pull down
draw down
stroke down
downstrokeadjective
Attributive use, describing something related to or involving a downward stroke.

Definitions

downstrokenoun
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.
downstrokeverb
To perform or execute with a downward stroke.
The bassist downstroked every note to achieve a tighter rhythm.
downstrokeadjective
Relating to or performed with a downward stroke.
He adjusted his grip to perfect the downstroke technique.