stroke

• Substantiv, das eine plötzliche Durchblutungsstörung des Gehirns mit Funktionsverlust bezeichnet oder eine Handlung wie einen Schlag oder ein Streicheln.

A noun referring to a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function, or an act of hitting or caressing.

1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function.

   Schlaganfall

   • He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
   • High blood pressure increases the risk of having a stroke.
   • The patient is recovering from a mild stroke.

   Synonymeapoplexycerebral hemorrhagecerebrovascular accidentcva

2. Gentle touchA2formal

   A gentle movement of the hand over a surface, often to show affection.

   Streicheln

   • She gave the cat a gentle stroke.
   • He felt a comforting stroke on his shoulder.
   • A soft stroke of her hair calmed her down.

   Synonymebrushcaresspatrubtouch

   Antonymeblowhitpunchslap

3. Swimming or rowing movementB1formalsport

   A single complete movement of the arms and legs in swimming or rowing.

   Armzug

   • He took a powerful stroke and moved ahead in the race.
   • The rower's stroke was perfectly synchronized with the team.
   • She practiced her freestyle stroke every morning.

4. Mark made by a brush or penB1formalart

   A single mark made by a brush, pen, or pencil.

   Strich

   • The artist added a final stroke to the painting.
   • Each stroke of the calligraphy brush was deliberate.
   • The drawing was completed with a few quick strokes.

   Synonymedashlinemarkslashstreak

• Verb, das eine sanfte streichende Handbewegung über etwas bezeichnet oder das Markieren bzw. Durchstreichen mit einer Linie.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving one's hand gently over something, or to mark or cancel with a line.

1. Touch gentlyA2formal

   To move your hand gently over something or someone, often as a sign of affection.

   Streicheln

   • She stroked the cat's fur softly.
   • He stroked her hair to comfort her.
   • The mother stroked her baby's cheek.

   Synonymecaressfondlepet

   Antonymehitjabkickpokepunchslapstrikethump

2. B1formal

   To hit or strike something, especially in sports like tennis or golf.

   Schlagen

   • He stroked the ball into the net.
   • She stroked the shuttlecock with precision.
   • The golfer stroked the ball gently towards the hole.

   Synonymeclouthitknocksmitestriketap

   Antonymecaresspat