stroke

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the act of moving your hand gently over a surface or a pet.

n. an act of moving one's hand or an object across a surface with gentle pressure.

“The cat purred loudly after just one gentle stroke on its head.”

“With a steady stroke of the cloth, she polished the antique silver until it gleamed in the candlelight.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a single mark made by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush.

n. a single movement or mark made by a pen, pencil, or brush on a surface.

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“The artist finished the painting with a few quick strokes of red paint.”

“The calligrapher executed each stroke with profound precision, ensuring the ink density remained consistent across the entire parchment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a sudden, very successful or clever action.

n. a sudden or effective action or event, often used in the phrase 'a stroke of luck' or 'a stroke of genius'.

“Finding that old map was a stroke of luck for the researchers.”

“The CEO's decision to pivot toward renewable energy proved to be a stroke of genius that saved the company from bankruptcy.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to move your hand gently over something, like an animal's fur.

v. to move one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, typically as a gesture of affection.

“The child wanted to stroke the rabbit, but it was too shy.”

“She continued to stroke the dog's ears absentmindedly while she read her book by the fireplace.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Formal

v. to hit a ball with a smooth, controlled movement in sports.

v. to hit or kick a ball with a flowing, rhythmic motion, particularly in cricket, tennis, or golf.

“The golfer stroked the ball perfectly toward the final hole.”

“The batsman stroked the delivery through the covers with such timing that the fielders barely had time to react.”