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Definition of stroked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
touchhaving been gently touched or caressed
- The cat purred under the stroked fur.
2.
markingsmarked with a line or stroke
- The artist's canvas was stroked with bold colors.
3.
car engineTECH. US having a longer crankshaft stroke than normalTECH. US
- The stroked engine improved the car's performance.
Expressions with stroked
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seek praise or reassurance to feel confident and secure
He needs his ego stroked after every small success.
Origin of stroked
Old English, strican (to stroke)
Terms with stroked included in their meaning
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neurological reflex
reflex where toes fan out when foot is stroked
neurological test
flexion of toes when foot sole is stroked
Examples of stroked in a sentence
She smiled at the stroked petals of the flower. The stroked lines on the paper formed a beautiful pattern. Her notebook was filled with stroked margins. The mechanic specialized in stroked engines. Racers prefer stroked engines for better torque.
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- French:caressé, rayé, ...
- German:gestreichelt, gestrichen, ...
- Italian:accarezzato, tratteggiato, ...
- Spanish:acariciado, trazado, ...
- Portuguese:acariciado, marcado, ...
- Chinese:被抚摸, 被描绘, ...
- Japanese:撫でられた, 線が引かれた, ...
- Arabic:مداعب, مُخَطَّط, ...
- Hebrew:מְלוּטָּף, מְסֻרְטָט, ...
- Russian:поглаженный, штрихованный, ...
- Ukrainian:погладжений, помічений, ...
- Hindi:सहलाया हुआ, रेखांकित, ...
Definition of stroke - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsact of hitting a ball
- His stroke sent the ball flying.
2.
medicalsudden loss of brain function
- He suffered a stroke last year.
3.
artmovement of a brush or pen
- The artist's stroke was confident and bold.
4.
gentle touchlight touch or caress
- She gave the cat a gentle stroke.
5.
sportssingle movement in swimming or rowing
- She improved her stroke in the pool.
Verb
1.
gentle touchmove one's hand gently over a surface
- She stroked the cat's fur lovingly..
2.
sportshit or throw a ball smoothly in sports
- He stroked the ball into the net with precision..
3.
praise tacticinfluence someone with flattery
- She stroked his ego with compliments.
4.
markingmark with lines or stripes
- He stroked out the incorrect answer.
5.
swimmingintr. swim using coordinated arm and leg movementsintr.
- She stroked through the water effortlessly.
6.
rowingintr. TECH. UK row at a specific rateintr. TECH. UK
- The team stroked at a steady pace.
Expressions with stroke
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final action completing a task or project
The artist added the finishing stroke to the painting.
remove or delete something by drawing a line through it
She stroked out the incorrect answer on the test.
exactly at a specific time shown on the clock
The show will start on the stroke of eight.
unexpected event bringing good fortune
Winning the lottery was a stroke of luck.
quick decision made by signing a document
The law was changed with a stroke of a pen.
quick decision or action made by signing a document
The law was changed with a stroke of the pen.
immediately or all at once
The decision changed everything at one stroke.
exactly when the clock shows twelve
The event starts at the stroke of 12.
exactly when the clock strikes twelve o'clock
The meeting will start at the stroke of twelve.
all at once or with a single action
He solved the problem in one stroke.
unexpected event that brings good luck or success
Winning the lottery was a real stroke of fortune.
sudden brilliant idea or creative act leading to success
Her solution was a real stroke of genius!
sudden idea or insight that inspires creativity
She had a stroke of inspiration and painted all night.
boost someone's self-esteem or confidence
He stroked her ego to make her feel better about the presentation.
give compliments to make someone feel important
She tried to stroke his ego with kind words.
immediately and completely
The new law changed things at a stroke.
unexpected event that changes situation
Winning the lottery was a stroke of fate for him.
temporarily unable to do something well
She was off her stroke after the long break.
method of moving arms and legs in water
She mastered the butterfly swimming stroke.
movement of the racket to hit the ball
The coach corrected his tennis stroke.
experience a sudden loss of brain function
He might have a stroke if he doesn't relax.
daring action showing courage or risk
His bold stroke in negotiations surprised everyone.
sudden event causing misfortune or trouble
Losing his wallet was a stroke of bad luck.
sudden flash of light in the sky
The stroke of lightning lit up the entire sky.
Origin of stroke
Old English, stracian (to strike)
Examples of stroke in a sentence
Practice each stroke slowly in the pool. The doctor explained the risks of a stroke. After the stroke, she needed therapy. Each stroke of the pen revealed his skill. She admired the delicate stroke in the painting. He felt a comforting stroke on his back.
The artist's brush delivered a delicate stroke. His stroke in rowing has become more efficient. The coach praised her stroke during practice. He stroked the dog's head gently. She stroked the fabric, feeling its softness. She stroked the tennis ball with a perfect backhand. He stroked the golf ball gently towards the hole. He tried to stroke the manager's pride with praise. They stroked her ambition by promising a promotion. She stroked the canvas with bold colors. The artist stroked lines across the paper. He stroked across the pool in record time. The athlete stroked with precision during the race. They stroked in perfect unison during the race. She stroked faster to match the rhythm.
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- French:coup, caresser, ...
- German:Schlag, streicheln, ...
- Italian:colpo, accarezzare, ...
- Spanish:golpe, acariciar, ...
- Portuguese:batida, acariciar, ...
- Chinese:击球, 轻拂, ...
- Japanese:打撃, 撫でる, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبَة, داعَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲבָטָה, לְלַטֵּף, ...
- Russian:удар, гладить, ...
- Ukrainian:удар, гладити, ...
- Hindi:प्रहार, सहलाना, ...
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