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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. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 3, 2024 · A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes and risk factors of stroke, and how to prevent and treat it.

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

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   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 ]

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Sep 22, 2022 · A stroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. Learn the signs of a stroke, how to prevent it and how to treat it with Cleveland Clinic experts.

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

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A stroke is a disruption of blood flow to a part of your brain that can cause serious damage and complications. Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke, what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to treat it.

6. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › strokeStroke Overview - National Institute of Neurological Disorders...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · A stroke is a brain attack caused by blocked or burst blood vessels in the brain. Learn about the types, causes, effects, and prevention of stroke, and how to recognize and treat it as a medical emergency.

7. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › strokeStroke - What Is a Stroke? - NHLBI, NIH

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   May 26, 2023 · A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain. Learn about the types, signs, and treatments of stroke from a US national research authority.

8. www.webmd.com › stroke › strokeStroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

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   Sep 10, 2024 · A stroke is a blockage of blood flow to the brain that can cause brain damage or death. Learn the signs of a stroke, how to prevent it, and how to treat it with medication or surgery.