stroke

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапное нарушение кровоснабжения мозга, вызывающее потерю его функций, или действие, связанное с ударом или поглаживанием.esSustantivo que designa una interrupción súbita del riego sanguíneo cerebral que causa pérdida de sus funciones, o bien una acción de golpear o acariciar, así como una marca o trazo hecho con un instrumento.frNom désignant une interruption soudaine de l'apport sanguin au cerveau entraînant une perte de ses fonctions, ou une action liée à un coup, un choc ou un mouvement de caresse.deSubstantiv, das eine plötzliche Durchblutungsstörung des Gehirns mit Funktionsverlust bezeichnet oder eine Handlung wie einen Schlag oder ein Streicheln.ptSubstantivo que designa a interrupção súbita do fluxo sanguíneo no cérebro, causando perda de funções; também se refere a um golpe, um movimento de carinho ou um traço de pincel ou pena.zh名词，指突发的脑部血液供应障碍导致脑功能丧失（中风），也指击打或抚摸的动作，以及笔画、划痕等。arاسم يدل على توقف مفاجئ في تدفق الدم إلى الدماغ مما يسبب فقدان وظائفه، أو على فعل الضرب أو التمسيد أو حركة القلم.

1. Medical condition B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruИнсультesAccidente cerebrovascularfrAccident vasculaire cérébraldeSchlaganfallptAcidente vascular cerebralzh中风arالسكتة الدماغية

   Synonyme: apoplexycerebral hemorrhagecerebrovascular accidentcva

2. Gentle touch A2 formal

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

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

   ruПоглаживаниеesCariciafrCaressedeStreichelnptCaríciazh抚摸arلمسة حانية

   Synonyme: brushcaresspatrubtouch

   Antonyme: blowhitpunchslap

3. Swimming or rowing movement B1 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruГребокesBrazada (natación) o palada (remo)frMouvement de nage ou de ramedeArmzugptBraçadazh划水动作arضربة سباحة

4. Mark made by a brush or pen B1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruШтрихesTrazo (de pincel o pluma)frTrait (de pinceau ou de plume)deStrichptTraçozh笔画arخط بالقلم أو الفرشاة

   Synonyme: dashlinemarkslashstreak

• strokes plural form
• strokes' possessive plural form
• stroke's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, когда рукой нежно проводят по чему-либо, или для пометки или вычёркивания линией.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de pasar la mano suavemente sobre algo, o para marcar o tachar con una línea.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de passer doucement la main sur quelque chose, ou pour marquer ou barrer d'un trait.deVerb, das eine sanfte streichende Handbewegung über etwas bezeichnet oder das Markieren bzw. Durchstreichen mit einer Linie.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de passar a mão suavemente sobre algo, ou para marcar ou riscar algo com um traço.zh动词，表示用手轻轻地抚摸某物，也表示用线条标记或划掉。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تمرير اليد بلطف على شيء ما، أو لوضع علامة أو خط على نص أو شطبه.

1. Touch gently A2 formal

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

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

   ruГладитьesAcariciar suavementefrcaresserdeStreichelnptAcariciarzh抚摸arلمس بلطف

   Synonyme: caressfondlepet

   Antonyme: hitjabkickpokepunchslapstrikethump

2. Hit or strike B1 formal

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

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

   ruУдаритьesGolpear o golpefrFrapper, cognerdeSchlagenptGolpearzh击打arضرب

   Synonyme: clouthitknocksmitestriketap

   Antonyme: caresspat

• stroked past participle
• stroked past simple
• stroking present participle
• strokes third person singular