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Synonyms for "strokes" in English

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  1. strokes:
  2. stroke:

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Detailed Synonyms for strokes in English

strokes:

strokes [the ~] nom

  1. the strokes
    the strokes; the seizures; the attacks; the apoplexies

Related Words for "strokes":


strokes form of stroke:

stroke [the ~] nom

  1. the stroke
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
    the brain haemorrhage; the cerebral haemorrhage; the apoplectic stroke; the nervous breakdown
    the stroke
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
  2. the stroke
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
    the heart attack
    – a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function 1
    the heart failure
    – inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions 1
    the stroke
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
    the seizure; the coronary attack; the paralysis of the heart
    the cardiac arrest
    – absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death 1
  3. the stroke
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
    the stroke; the apoplexy; the CVA; the cerebrovascular accident
    – a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 1
  4. the stroke
    the stroke
  5. the stroke
    the swipe; the stroke; the blow; the slap; the lash; the smack
  6. the stroke
    – a light touch with the hands 1
    the stroke; the stroking
    – a light touch with the hands 1
  7. the stroke
    – a single complete movement 1
    the stroke
    – a single complete movement 1
  8. the stroke
    – (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand 1
    the stroke; the shot
    – (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand 1
    • stroke [the ~] nom
      • it took two strokes to get out of the bunker1
    • shot [the ~] nom
      • a good shot requires good balance and tempo1
      • he left me an almost impossible shot1
  9. the stroke
    – any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing 1
    the stroke
    – any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing 1
  10. the stroke
    – a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush 1
    the stroke
    – a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush 1
    • stroke [the ~] nom
      • she applied the paint in careful strokes1
  11. the stroke
    – a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information 1
    the stroke; the slash; the diagonal; the separatrix; the solidus; the virgule
    – a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information 1
  12. the stroke
    – anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause 1
    the stroke; the accident; the fortuity; the chance event
    – anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause 1
    • stroke [the ~] nom
      • the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck1
    • accident [the ~] nom
      • winning the lottery was a happy accident1
      • it was due to an accident or fortuity1
    • fortuity [the ~] nom
      • it was due to an accident or fortuity1
    • chance event [the ~] nom
  13. the stroke
    – the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam 1
    the stroke; the throw; the cam stroke
    – the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam 1
  14. the stroke
    – a light touch 1
    the stroke
    – a light touch 1
  15. the stroke
    – the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew 1
    the stroke
    – the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew 1
  16. the stroke
    – (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club 1
    the stroke
    – (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club 1
    • stroke [the ~] nom
      • Nicklaus won by three strokes1
  17. the stroke
    – A line style resembling natural media paint strokes or photorealistic images that you can apply to an object. 2
    the stroke; the brush stroke
    – A line style resembling natural media paint strokes or photorealistic images that you can apply to an object. 2

to stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)

  1. to stroke
    – touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 1
    to cuddle; to hug; to fondle; to caress
    • cuddle verbe (cuddles, cuddled, cuddling)
    • hug verbe (hugs, hugged, hugging)
    • fondle verbe (fondles, fondled, fondling)
    • caress verbe (caresss, caressed, caressing)
    to stroke
    – touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 1
    • stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)
      • He stroked his long beard1
  2. to stroke
    – touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 1
    to stroke
    – touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 1
    • stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)
      • He stroked his long beard1
  3. to stroke
    – treat gingerly or carefully 1
    to stroke
    – treat gingerly or carefully 1
    • stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)
      • You have to stroke the boss1
  4. to stroke
    – strike a ball with a smooth blow 1
    to stroke
    – strike a ball with a smooth blow 1
    • stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)
  5. to stroke
    – row at a particular rate 1
    to stroke
    – row at a particular rate 1
    • stroke verbe (strokes, stroked, stroking)

Conjugations for stroke:

present
  1. stroke
  2. stroke
  3. strokes
  4. stroke
  5. stroke
  6. stroke
simple past
  1. stroked
  2. stroked
  3. stroked
  4. stroked
  5. stroked
  6. stroked
present perfect
  1. have stroked
  2. have stroked
  3. has stroked
  4. have stroked
  5. have stroked
  6. have stroked
past continuous
  1. was stroking
  2. were stroking
  3. was stroking
  4. were stroking
  5. were stroking
  6. were stroking
future
  1. shall stroke
  2. will stroke
  3. will stroke
  4. shall stroke
  5. will stroke
  6. will stroke
continuous present
  1. am stroking
  2. are stroking
  3. is stroking
  4. are stroking
  5. are stroking
  6. are stroking
subjunctive
  1. be stroked
  2. be stroked
  3. be stroked
  4. be stroked
  5. be stroked
  6. be stroked
diverse
  1. stroke!
  2. let's stroke!
  5. stroked
  6. stroking
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

stroke

  1. stroke
    stroke; stroking

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Related Definitions for "stroke":

  1. a light touch with the hands1
  2. a single complete movement1
  3. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand1
    • it took two strokes to get out of the bunker1
  4. any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing1
  5. a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush1
    • she applied the paint in careful strokes1
  6. a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information1
  7. anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause1
    • the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck1
  8. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam1
  9. a light touch1
  10. the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew1
  11. (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club1
    • Nicklaus won by three strokes1
  12. a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain1
  13. treat gingerly or carefully1
    • You have to stroke the boss1
  14. strike a ball with a smooth blow1
  15. row at a particular rate1
  16. touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions1
    • He stroked his long beard1
  17. A line style resembling natural media paint strokes or photorealistic images that you can apply to an object.2

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