Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Strokes.
How to pronounce strokes:
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Strokes - as a noun
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
Example: "It took two strokes to get out of the bunker"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shotHypernyms (Closely Related)
maneuvermanoeuvreplayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cam strokethrowHypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apoplexycerebrovascular accidentcvaHypernyms (Closely Related)
attackHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A light touch
A light touch with the hands
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strokingHypernyms (Closely Related)
touchtouchingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
Example: "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
Example: "Winning the lottery was a happy accident"
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accidentchance eventfortuityHypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
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diagonalseparatrixslashsolidusvirguleA mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
Example: "She applied the paint in careful strokes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
markprintHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotiontravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strokes - as a verb
Example Sentences
"He suffered a few strokes and lost his ability to speak."
"She played a beautiful melody on the piano with gentle strokes."
"The artist used different brush strokes to create a textured effect."
"My grandfather enjoys swimming long strokes in the pool."
"He won the race by a few strokes."
Word Game Points
Is STROKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strokes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STROKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is STROKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strokes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTROKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is STROKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strokes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTROKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
