stroke

noun
UK: /strəʊk/
US: /stroʊk/

  1. A sudden illness that affects the brain.

    1. He had a stroke last year, but he's recovering well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor said the small stroke affected her speech and coordination. [ ] [ ]

  2. A line or mark made by a pen, brush, or similar tool.

    1. With one stroke, he signed the document. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her paintings are known for bold stroke and vibrant colors. [ ] [ ]

  3. A single movement of the arm or leg when swimming or rowing.

    1. She uses a butterfly stroke during swimming. [ ] [ ]
    2. His strong stroke helped him to win the race easily and gracefully. [ ] [ ]

  4. A blow or hit, especially with a weapon or the hand.

    1. He died of stroke after the fight. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a stroke of his sword, the knight defeated the enemy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blow pat attack seizure hit caress
stroke verb

  1. To move your hand gently over something or someone.

    1. She stroked the cat with love. [ ] [ ]
    2. He stroked her hair as she fell asleep in that quiet moment. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hit a ball when playing golf or a similar game.

    1. He stroked the ball with confidence. [ ] [ ]
    2. She stroked the putt perfectly, sinking it for a birdie on the final hole. [ ] [ ]
stroke transitive-verb

  1. To remove or cross out by drawing a line through something written.

    1. Please stroke any incorrect answers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The editor asked him to stroke the unnecessary paragraph from the essay. [ ] [ ]
stroke intransitive-verb

  1. To row in a specified manner or position.

    1. He stroked in the boat. [ ] [ ]
    2. She stroked powerfully, maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the race. [ ] [ ]
stroke idiom

  1. A sudden occurrence of good luck.

    1. It was a stroke of luck. [ ] [ ]
    2. By a stroke of luck, he found the missing wallet. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stroke" in English means: A sudden illness that affects the brain., A line or mark made by a pen, brush, or similar tool., A single movement of the arm or leg when swimming or rowing., A blow or hit, especially with a weapon or the hand..

The phonetic transcription of "stroke" is /strəʊk/ in British English and /stroʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stroke": blow, pat, attack, seizure, hit, caress.

Example usage of "stroke": "He had a stroke last year, but he's recovering well.". More examples on the page.