strokes

Definition of strokes in English English dictionary: plural of stroke; third-person singular of stroke
J strokes: plural form of J stroke
different strokes: Different touches
Different strokes for different folks.
different strokes: Different styles adapted to a specific situation
down to the short strokes: To the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious
Anyone who wants to vote on delegates who will then decide whether to ratify the deal must have a membership by the end of this week. It's getting down to the short strokes, MacKay said.
down to the short strokes: In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious
I would say we are down to the short strokes, down to the cleanup phase of the investigation, said E. Campion Kersten, a Fox Point lawyer.
short strokes: The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious
Sly and Dave Chandler having set the deal, and Al McAfee moving in to do the legal fine points, Maxwell and Johnson tumbled into our lap for just over a million in cash up front and about twice that in Slumberhaven stock and options. I didn't even have to get involved, except for the short strokes toward the end.
short strokes: Bare essentials
She can evoke an entire scene in short strokes, as in this from The Wamsutter Wolf: This trailer was in ruins, broken-backed because its west end had slipped off the cinder-block supports. All the windows had been shot out..
stroke: The time when a clock strikes
on the stroke of midnight.
stroke: A single movement with a tool
A thrust of a piston.
stroke: To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion
stroke: A particular style of swimming
butterfly stroke.
stroke: The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
stroke: Backstage influence
stroke: An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface)
She gave the cat a stroke.
stroke: A blow or hit
(Should we delete() this redundant sense?) A single act of striking with a weapon.
stroke: To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction
stroke: A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement
linguistics (Can we clean up() this sense?) A stroke of a Chinese, Japanese or Korean character.
stroke: The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat
stroke: A stroke of pen or brush
stroke: A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent
stroke: condition caused by damage to blood vessels in the brain; may cause loss of ability to speak or to move parts of the body
stroke: Disease caused by damage to blood vessels in the brain Depending on the part of the brain affected, a stroke can cause a person to lose the ability to speak or move a part of the body such as an arm or a leg Usually only one side of the body is affected See also: Cerebrovascular disease
stroke: {v} to rub gently or tenderly, sooth, calm
stroke: {n} a blow, sound of a clock, touch, dash, line
broad strokes: (deyim) If something is described or defined with broad stokes, then only an outline is given, without fine details
different strokes for different folks: different people have different tastes, different people like different things, variety makes the world go round
stroke: a violent or hostile attack made with the arm or hand, or with an instrument or weapon
stroke: a single complete movement
stroke: two meanings, a part of the rowing action OR the person sitting at the stern who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
stroke: A sudden disruption in the flow of blood in the brain that may cause damage
stroke: {i} blow, whipping; (Medicine) apoplexy, sudden stoppage of blood flow to the brain; method of swimming (i.e. backstroke, etc.); light touch, caress; mark left by a writing implement
stroke: In professional wrestling, backstage influence
stroke: If someone has a stroke, a blood vessel in their brain bursts or becomes blocked, which may kill them or make them unable to move one side of their body. He had a minor stroke in 1987, which left him partly paralysed
stroke: damage to part of the brain that happens when the blood vessels supplying that part are blocked, such as when the blood vessels are clogged with fats (a condition sometimes called hardening of the arteries)
stroke: {f} hit, beat; mark with a short line, cross out; caress, brush lightly
stroke: also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA); caused by a lack of blood to the brain, resulting in the sudden loss of speech, language, or the ability to move a body part, and, if severe enough, death
stroke: The action of hitting the ball with the bat; a shot
stroke: The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; - - called also stroke oar
stroke: a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
stroke: A throb or beat, as of the heart
stroke: To move the hand over the surface of (something) in one direction
stroke: as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke
stroke: A streak of paint made with a brush
stroke: Struck
stroke: A single act of striking with a weapon
stroke: the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
stroke: A line drawn with a pen or pencil
stroke: A "stroke" is the forward movement of the club made with the intention of fairly striking at and moving the ball, but if a player checks his downswing voluntarily before it reaches the ball he is deemed not to have made a stroke
stroke: A single act of striking at the ball with a club
stroke: The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the vessel or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull
stroke: A type of cerebrovascular disease that is caused by a sudden interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain, which can kill or damage brain cells A brain attack
stroke: a mark made by a writing implement (as in cursive writing)
stroke: A swimming stroke is a particular style or method of swimming. She spent hours practising the breast stroke
stroke: In croquet, etc
stroke: a light touch
stroke: A thrust of a piston
stroke: A stroke of luck or good fortune is something lucky that happens. It didn't rain, which turned out to be a stroke of luck
stroke: To make smooth by rubbing
stroke: The striking of the clock to tell the hour
stroke: The symbol "/"
stroke: Sudden, severe blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, cutting off blood supply to a portion of the brain and resulting in loss of consciousness, paralysis, or other symptoms depending on what part of the brain is affected
stroke: a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
stroke: The act of striking; a blow; a hit; a knock; esp
stroke: In sports such as tennis, baseball, cricket, and golf, a stroke is the action of hitting the ball. Compton was sending the ball here, there, and everywhere with each stroke
stroke: treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"
stroke: Power; influence
stroke: If you stroke someone or something, you move your hand slowly and gently over them. Carla, curled up on the sofa, was smoking a cigarette and stroking her cat She walked forward and embraced him and stroked his tousled white hair
stroke: To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat
stroke: A stroke of genius or inspiration is a very good idea that someone suddenly has. At the time, his appointment seemed a stroke of genius
stroke: To strike
stroke: strike a ball with a smooth blow row at a particular rate touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard
stroke: Blood flowing under too much pressure through arteries can damage them Over time, this damage can increase the risk of plaque forming in arteries An artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart or the brain can become completely blocked Without oxygen, heart or brain tissue begins to die The result is called a stroke
stroke: row at a particular rate
stroke: any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing a mark made by a writing implement (as in cursive writing) the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"
stroke: Also called a "brain attack" and happens when brain cells die because of inadequate blood flow 20% of cases are a hemorrhage in the brain caused by a rupture or leakage from a blood vessel 80% of cases are also know as a "schemic stroke", or the formation of a blood clot in a vessel supplying blood to the brain
stroke: strike a ball with a smooth blow
stroke: a light touch with the hands a single complete movement (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 require good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
stroke: When you are swimming or rowing, your strokes are the repeated movements that you make with your arms or the oars. I turned and swam a few strokes further out to sea
stroke: The strokes of a clock are the sounds that indicate each hour. On the stroke of 12, fireworks suddenly exploded into the night
stroke: To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe
stroke: The arm and hand motion during the act of delivery over the foul line
stroke: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
stroke: a shot or stroke in which one drives in different directions one's own and the opponent's ball placed in contact
stroke: A sudden loss of function of a part of the brain as a result of the interruption of its blood supply by a blocked artery (cerebral thrombosis) or by a burst artery (cerebral hemorrhage)
stroke: A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort; as, a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy
stroke: a light touch with the hands
stroke: A blow
stroke: The maximum distance the piston travels from the top of the cylinder (at TDC) to the bottom of the cylinder (at BDC), measured in inches or millimeters The stroke is determined by the design of the crankshaft (the length of the stroke arm)
stroke: the sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain
stroke: If something happens at a stroke or in one stroke, it happens suddenly and completely because of one single action. The disease wiped out 40 million rabbits at a stroke How can Britain reduce its prison population in one stroke?
stroke: any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
stroke: (also called cerebral vascular accident or CVA) Impaired artery blood flow to the brain that can result in permanent speaking, moving and visual problems
stroke: bowstroke; the articulation of the fiddle bow in a single direction to play a note or group of notes
stroke: The hitting of a ball with a racket, or the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact
stroke: The strokes of a pen or brush are the movements or marks that you make with it when you are writing or painting. Fill in gaps by using short, upward strokes of the pencil
stroke: touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"
stroke: The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc
stroke: (Otomotiv) The vertical distance that the piston moves as it travels from the top to the bottom or from the bottom to the top of the cylinder. See also bore and four-stroke power cycle
stroke: Impeded blood supply to some part of the brain
stroke: A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking
stroke: emphasis If someone does not do a stroke of work, they are very lazy and do no work at all. I never did a stroke of work at college. or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Sudden impairment of brain function due to hypoxia, which may cause death of brain tissue. Hypertension, atherosclerosis, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, old age, atrial fibrillation, and genetic defects are risk factors. Strokes due to thrombosis (the most common cause), embolism, or arterial spasm, which cause ischemia (reduced blood supply), must be distinguished from those due to hemorrhage (bleeding), which are usually severe and often fatal. Depending on its site in the brain, a stroke's effects may include aphasia, ataxia, local paralysis, and/or disorders of one or more senses. A massive stroke can produce one-sided paralysis, inability to speak, coma, or death within hours or days. Anticoagulants can arrest strokes caused by clots but worsen those caused by bleeding. If the cause is closure of the major artery to the brain, surgery may clear or bypass the obstruction. Rehabilitation and speech therapy should begin within two days to retain and restore as much function as possible, since survivors may live many more years. Transient ischemic attacks ("mini strokes"), with short-term loss of function, result from blockage of blood flow to small areas. They tend to recur and may worsen, leading to multi-infarct dementia or stroke
stroke: (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 require good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
stroke: One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished; as, the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or an oar in rowing, of a skater, swimmer, etc
stroke: A sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain, either by a clot or a leak in a blood vessel Also known as "brain attack "
stroke: 1 (also "shot") the act of swinging a club with the intention of striking the ball 2 the qualitative aspect of the swing (most frequently associated only with putting) Example: It took him 5 strokes to get the ball in the hole from the greenside bunker 2 The grocery clerk has an exceptional putting stroke
stroke: -A medical event that results from sudden blockage of the blood supply to the brain The blockage may destroy brain tissue, thereby producing paralysis, loss of speech, loss of consciousness, or other serious abnormalities of the nervous system, on one side of the body
stroke: An act of stroking
stroke: The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke
stroke: A sudden attack of disease; especially, a fatal attack; a severe disaster; any affliction or calamity, especially a sudden one; as, a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death
stroke: The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness
stroke: The rower who pulls the stroke oar; the strokesman
stroke: A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke
stroke: Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay
stroke: Loss of muscle function, vision, sensation, or speech resulting from brain cell damage caused by either an insufficient supply of blood to part of the brain, often due to blockage or narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the brain, or a hemorrhage The hemorrhage may involve bleeding into the brain itself or the space around the brain
stroke: The gain achieved by the player who wins a rally, either in the course of play or on award by the Referee, and which results in either the scoring of a point or change of hand
stroke: A sudden decrease or stopping of blood flow in an artery of the brain sufficient to cause damage to the brain tissue These occur infrequently following cardiopulmonary bypass (open heart operations) and most likely result from obstruction of a small blood vessel or blood vessels by clots or debris, or from air embolization Children and young adults with persistent cyanosis (right to left shunting through atrial or ventricular septal defects) are at continued higher risk from embolism from intravenous catheters Other Articles in This Section Associated Conditions Cath Lab Procedures Imaging Techniques Medical Personnel /Services New Strategies / Techniques Surgical Complications Surgical Procedures Your feedback is very important! Please e-mail us with any questions or comments about this article
stroke: Appetite
stroke: To give a finely fluted surface to
stroke: A sudden and often severe problem in the nervous system, usually caused either by blood flow to part of the brain being obstructed (blood clot) or by bleeding into the brain
stroke: cerebrovascular accident
stroke: Aphonia
stroke: Apoplexy

strokes

Turkish pronunciation

strōks

Pronunciation

/ˈstrōks/ /ˈstroʊks/

Etymology

[ 'strOk ] (transitive verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English strAcian; akin to Old High German strIhhan to stroke; more at STRIKE.