Definitions

1. noun

a sudden movement of the arm, often used in sports, especially tennis and golf, to hit the ball or puck.

“The tennis player hit a powerful stroke down the center of the court.”

2. noun

a sudden attack or event, such as a heart attack or a stroke of luck.

“She suffered a stroke and had to spend several weeks in the hospital.”

3. noun

a mark or line made by a brush on a surface, especially in painting or drawing.

“The artist added a final stroke to the painting to complete it.”

4. verb

to hit or move something with a sudden movement of the arm, often used in sports.

“She stroked the ball into the net during the game.”

5. verb

to write or draw with a brush on a surface.

“He stroked the canvas with bold brushstrokes.”

6. verb

to cause something to happen or to come into existence suddenly, often in a way that is unexpected or lucky.

“The company’s financial troubles were alleviated by a stroke of good fortune.”

7. verb

to move or act with a smooth and steady motion, often used to describe swimming strokes.

“The swimmer stroked steadily through the water.”