Stroke ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stroke ( noun )

1. An action of moving one's hand or an object along the surface of something in a smooth continuous motion.
2. A sudden attack of a particular illness, such as a stroke or heart attack.
3. An action of hitting or striking a ball or other object in a game or sport.
4. A unit of measurement of the power of an engine.

Origin:

Old english strica (noun), strican (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch strijken and german streichen.

Examples:

1. She gave his hair a gentle stroke.
2. He had a stroke last year.
3. A powerful stroke in the pool.
4. The car has a four-stroke engine.
5. The golfer took a practice stroke.

(As a verb)

Stroke ( verb )

1. An action of moving one's hand or an object along the surface of something in a smooth continuous motion.
2. A sudden attack of a particular illness, such as a stroke or heart attack.
3. An action of hitting or striking a ball or other object in a game or sport.
4. A unit of measurement of the power of an engine.

Origin:

Old english strica (noun), strican (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch strijken and german streichen.

Examples:

1. She gave his hair a gentle stroke.
2. He had a stroke last year.
3. A powerful stroke in the pool.
4. The car has a four-stroke engine.
5. The golfer took a practice stroke.