Stroke Meaning in English
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Definição
A stroke can mean a gentle movement of the hand across something, one movement used in swimming, a single movement of a pen or brush, or a sudden medical condition in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
Uso & Nuances
This word has several unrelated common meanings, so context matters a lot. In everyday conversation, the medical meaning often appears in phrases like 'have a stroke'; with pets, 'stroke' is mainly British English, while American English more often says 'pet'. In swimming, it combines with names like 'backstroke' or 'breaststroke'.
Frases de Exemplo
She gave the cat a gentle stroke on its back.
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He learned a new swimming stroke this summer.
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The letter starts with one stroke of the pen.
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His grandfather had a stroke last year, but he's doing better now.
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Just a stroke of luck, and we found parking right away.
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With a few quick strokes, she finished the painting.
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