A Quick and Simple Dictionary

stroke

1. Noun.  An act of stroking (gloss, moving one's hand over a surface) .
2. Noun.  A blow or hit.
3. Noun.  A single movement with a tool.
4. Noun.  A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement.
5. Noun.  The time when a clock strikes.
6. Noun.  A particular style of swimming.
7. Noun.  (medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
8. Noun.  (rowing) The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.
9. Noun.  (context, professional wrestling) Backstage influence.
10. Noun.  (squash) A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
12. Verb.  (transitive, cricket) To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.