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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTROKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body: suffer/have a stroke She suffered /had a stroke that left her unable to speak. Fewer examples. He's been fairly poorly since having a stroke in January.

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

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Overview. What is a stroke? A Mayo Clinic expert explains. Learn more from neurologist Robert D. Brown, Jr. M.D., M.P.H. Mayo Clinic Explains Strokes. From an accredited US hospital. Show transcript. An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced.

4. 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]

5. www.webmd.com › stroke › strokeWhat Is a Stroke? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

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   Apr 8, 2023 · A stroke, sometimes called a " brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells, deprived of the oxygen and glucose needed to...

6. www.healthline.com › health › strokeStroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types, and More

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A stroke is a disruption of blood flow to a part of your brain. Symptoms can come on quickly and without warning. Recognizing stroke symptoms and seeking treatment quickly can lead to a...

7. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › strokeStroke | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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   Stroke is a medical emergency. About 80% are ischemic stokes, which cut off blood to the brain. The rest are hemorrhagic strokes, caused by bleeding in or around the brain. The longer blood flow is cut off, the greater the damage.

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

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   A stroke is a sudden interruption of continuous blood flow to the brain and a medical emergency. Learn about stroke effects, types of strokes, and stroke in women and in children

9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › strokeStroke - NHS

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   A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that 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 is likely to happen.

10. www.nia.nih.gov › health › strokeStroke: Signs, Causes, and Treatment - National Institute on...

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    On this page: What is a stroke? Lower your risk of stroke. Diagnosing and treating stroke. What happens after a stroke? Rehabilitation from stroke. Having a stroke is just as serious as having a heart attack. So, it’s important to know the signs of stroke and act quickly if you suspect you or someone you know is having one.

11. www.cdc.gov › stroke › aboutAbout Stroke - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    May 15, 2024 · A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.