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upstroke

UK
/ˈʌpstrəʊk/
US
/ˈʌpstroʊk/

Translations

upstrokenoun
upstrokes
pl
UK
/ˈʌpstrəʊk/
US
/ˈʌpstroʊk/
восходящий штрих
The calligrapher emphasized the upstroke in her lettering.
Каллиграф подчеркнула восходящий штрих в своем письме.
Synonyms
stroke
sweep
motion
gesture
Antonyms
downstroke
upstrokeadjective
UK
/ˈʌp.strəʊk/
US
/ˈʌp.stroʊk/
Used attributively in technical contexts to describe something pertaining to an upstroke.

Definitions

upstrokenoun
A stroke made in an upward direction, especially in writing or drawing.
The calligrapher's upstroke was smooth and elegant, adding a graceful touch to the letter.
The upward movement of a piston or other mechanical part.
During the engine's cycle, the upstroke of the piston compresses the air-fuel mixture.
The upward movement of a bird's wing during flight.
The eagle's powerful upstroke allowed it to gain altitude quickly.
upstrokeadjective
Relating to or occurring during an upstroke.
The motor produces more noise during the upstroke phase.
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