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   stroke

   /strəʊk/

   noun

   • 1. an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow: "he received three strokes of the cane" Similar blowhitthumpthwackpunchslapsmackweltcuffboxknockrapbuffetinformal:wallopclobbercloutwhackbashbeltsockbopbiffswipeslugarchaic:smite
   • ▪ a method of striking the ball in sports or games. Similar shothitstrike
   • ▪ an act of hitting the ball with a club, as a unit of scoring: "he won by two strokes"
   • ▪ the sound made by a striking clock: "the first stroke would belt out from the clock" Similar pealringknellstrikingding-dongboom
   • 2. a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas: "the paint had been applied in careful, regular strokes" Similar marklineslashsolidusvirgule
   • ▪ a line forming part of a written or printed character.
   • ▪ a short printed or written diagonal line typically separating characters or figures.
   • 3. an act of moving one's hand across a surface with gentle pressure: "massage the cream into your skin using light upward strokes"
   • 4. each of a series of movements in which something moves out of its position and back into it: "the ray swam with effortless strokes of its huge wings" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ the whole motion of a piston in either direction.
   • ▪ the rhythm to which a series of repeated movements is performed: "the rowers sing to keep their stroke"
   • ▪ a movement of the arms and legs forming one of a series in swimming: "I slipped into the water and swam a few strokes" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ a particular style of moving the arms and legs in swimming: "front crawl is a popular stroke"
   • ▪ (in rowing) the mode or action of moving the oar.
   • ▪ the oar or oarsman nearest the stern of a boat, setting the timing for the other rowers.
   • 5. a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis: "he was left disabled by a stroke" Similar thrombosisembolismcerebral vascular accidentCVAcerebral haemorrhageictusseizurearchaic:apoplexy

   verb

   • 1. move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress: "he put his hand on her hair and stroked it"
   • ▪ apply (something) to a surface using a gentle movement: "she strokes blue eyeshadow on her eyelids"
   • ▪ reassure or flatter (someone), especially in order to gain their cooperation: informal North American "production executives were expert at stroking stars and brokering talent"
   • 2. act as the stroke of (a boat or crew): "he stroked the coxed four to victory"
   • 3. hit or kick (a ball) smoothly and deliberately: "Markwick stroked the ball home"

   Word Origin Old Englishstrācian ‘caress lightly’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch streek ‘a stroke’, German streichen ‘to stroke’, also to strike. The earliest noun sense ‘blow’ is first recorded in Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strokeable adjective
   • 2. stroker noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StrokeStroke - Wikipedia

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Stroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident ( CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. [5] . There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. [5] . Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. [5]

3. www.healthline.com › health › strokeStroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types, and More - Healthline

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Learn about the different types of strokes, their symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

4. www.webmd.com › stroke › signs-of-strokeStroke Symptoms: How to Spot the Warning Signs of Stroke FAST -...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Learn the warning signs of a stroke and let your family and friends know, too. Make sure everyone knows that the best response to seeing possible stroke signs is calling 911. Prepare children.

   • Author: Kim Painter

5. www.healthline.com › health › strokeMassive Stroke: Symptoms, Types, Recovery, and More - Healthline

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   Jun 25, 2024 · A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of your brain is interrupted. This disruption deprives your brain tissue of oxygen, causing serious consequences. Your ability to recover from a stroke...

   • Author: Mary Ellen Ellis

6. www.britannica.com › science › stroke-diseaseStroke | Definition, Symptoms, & Treatment | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Stroke, sudden impairment of brain function resulting from a substantial reduction in blood flow to some part of the brain or from intracranial bleeding. The consequences of stroke may include transient or lasting paralysis, difficulties in speaking or eating, and a loss of muscular coordination.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

7. www.verywellhealth.com › know-stroke-fast-3968743Know the Symptoms of Stroke by Remembering FAST - Verywell Health

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   Jun 21, 2024 · If one side of the face appears crooked or drooping, the person may be having a stroke. A stroke usually causes weakness of the body or face. If you see that someone’s face is uneven, that may be a sign of stroke, which is a medical emergency. Don’t ignore it—call for emergency help.

8. www.nhsinform.scot › brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord › strokeStroke | NHS inform

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage to the brain is likely to occur.