Definitions of stroke

1. To rub gently with the hand; as, to stroke a cat.

2. To rub gently in one direction: to rub gently in kindness.

3. To rub gently.

4. To pass the hand over gently.

5. To rub gently with the hand by way of expressing kindness; to soothe; to rub gently in one direction; to make smooth.

6. To rub gently in one direction; to graze or touch lightly; to soothe; to smooth.

7. A blow; sudden attack; calamity; dash; touch; effort.

8. Rower nearest the stern.

9. A light caressing movement; a stroking.

10. The act or movement of striking; a blow; recurrent movement, as of oars or a piston.

11. A disaster; attack of disease.

12. A feat; coup.

13. A blow; the striking of one body against another; a hostile blow or attack; a sudden attack of disease or affliction; calamity; the sound of a clock; the touch of a pencil; a touch; a masterly effort; an effort suddenly or unexpectedly produced; series of operations; a dash in writing or printing; a line; the sweep of an oar.

14. A blow; any sudden or fatal attack, as of disease; a touch; a dash; a masterly effort; the touch of a pencil; the sweep of an oar; the upward and downward motion of the piston of a steam- engine.