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stroke

UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
stroke back

Translations

strokenoun
strokes
pl
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
He suffered a stroke last year.
В прошлом году у него был инсульт.
The stroke of the hammer was loud.
Удар молотка был громким.
The artist added a final stroke to the painting.
Художник добавил последний штрих к картине.
She improved her swimming stroke.
Она улучшила свой гребок в плавании.
Additional translations
ход
приступ
поглаживание
черта
Synonyms
blow
pass
movement
stir
touch
caress
tap
strike
hit
strokeverb
stroked
Past Simple
stroked
Past Participle
stroking
Gerund
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
She gently stroked the cat's fur.
Она нежно гладила шерсть кота.
He stroked his beard thoughtfully.
Он задумчиво поглаживал свою бороду.
Additional translations
ласкать
Synonyms
brush
fondle
touch
pat
caress
strokeadjective
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
Used attributively to describe things related to the medical condition, e.g. "stroke unit".

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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