STROKE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
stroke
A light touch with the hands.
A single complete movement.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand.
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- It took two strokes to get out of the bunker.
- A good shot require good balance and tempo.
- He left me an almost impossible shot.
Any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing.
A mark made by a writing implement (as in cursive writing).
A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information.
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam.
A light touch.
The oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew.
A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain.
Treat gingerly or carefully.
Приклади
- You have to stroke the boss.
Strike a ball with a smooth blow.
Row at a particular rate.
Touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions.
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- He stroked his long beard.
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