Pronunciation

/stroʊk/

Definitions

Noun

• A sudden, forceful movement or blow: He executed a perfect stroke of the golf club.
• A mark or line made with a tool: The artist’s brushstroke was delicate and expressive.
• An instance of action or effort: He finished his homework in one swift stroke.
• A unit of currency in some countries, particularly in Asia: The exchange rate was 100 strokes to the dollar.

Verb

• To perform a movement or action with a specific technique: She stroked the cat gently.
• To make a mark or pass an object through a liquid or substance: The chef stroked the sauce across the pasta.
• To write or draw with a fluid motion: He stroked out a quick sketch on the paper.
• To indicate or suggest something with a gesture or expression: His nod was a silent stroke of approval.

Adjective

• A single act or movement: The final stroke of the pen completed the signature.
• Severe or drastic: A sudden financial stroke of bad luck.
• Requiring great skill or effort: The gymnast’s complex stroke was breathtaking to watch.

Adverb

• In a single movement: He finished the task in one stroke.
• Effortlessly or with ease: She answered the question with a single stroke of her pen.

Phrases

• “Give someone a stroke of luck”
• “A single stroke of genius”
• “A stroke of fate”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The athlete’s powerful stroke propelled the boat forward.”
• Verb: “She stroked her hair absentmindedly as she listened to the story.”
• Adjective: “The artist’s brushstrokes were bold and expressive.”
• Adverb: “He solved the problem in one stroke, showing remarkable intelligence.”

Synonyms

• Swirl
• Tap
• Push
• Hit
• Dip
• Sign (in the sense of a signature)
• Dash
• Effort
• Movement
• Action