strokes
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹoʊks// UK //stɹˈəʊks// strokes
n. the movements you make with your hand or a tool when you are painting, writing, or swimming. It can also mean a gentle touch with your hand.
n. the individual movements of a pen, brush, or arm in a repetitive or artistic activity. Often refers to the specific style of movement in sports like swimming or rowing.
She painted the sky with long, blue strokes.
The coach watched my swimming strokes carefully to help me move faster through the water.
The artist's later works are defined by thick, aggressive strokes that convey a sense of urgency and emotional turmoil not present in his earlier, more delicate sketches.
Usage
Commonly used in plural form when describing a style of painting or a physical activity.