Pronunciation: /stroʊk/
noun a mark made on a surface by a movement of a hand or an object
A1 He had a stroke and lost the ability to speak.
A2 She survived a stroke and had to undergo rehabilitation.
B1 The doctor explained that a stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked.
B2 After his stroke, he had to make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of another one.
C1 The stroke of genius in her latest work of art left everyone in awe.
C2 His masterful stroke of the brush captured the essence of the scene perfectly.
verb to hit or propel (the ball) with a smoothly executed stroke
A1 She strokes her cat gently.
A2 He strokes the dog's fur to calm it down.
B1 The artist strokes the canvas with bold brushstrokes.
B2 The therapist taught him how to stroke his muscles to relieve tension.
C1 The musician stroked the strings of the guitar with precision and skill.
C2 The massage therapist expertly stroked the client's back to release knots and tension.
formal A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients.
informal My grandfather suffered a stroke last year but he has been recovering well with physical therapy.
slang I can't believe she aced that presentation, she totally stroked it!
figurative His brush strokes on the canvas were so fluid and expressive, it was like watching a dance.
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