Stroke Definition & Meaning
stroke
- noun
- (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
- the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
- a light touch
- a light touch with the hands
- (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club; "Nicklaus won by three strokes"
- the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
- anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity"
- a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
- a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush; "she applied the paint in careful strokes"
- any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
- a single complete movement
- verb
- touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"
- strike a ball with a smooth blow
- row at a particular rate
- treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"
"Stroke" in song lyrics
See how stroke is used in real songs:
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"I can make you see the light with one stroke"
The 49ers — Karma -
"don't be stopping my stroke"
69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?) -
"Baby Huey talks like he had a stroke"
7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing
Words that rhyme with stroke
Usage tips for "stroke"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stroke" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stroke to find words that pair well.