stroke

stroke n

ME; see strike.

1. Blow; shock; attack; apoplexy; [fig.] end; death; [polysemy] arm movement for swimming; sweep of an oar.

stroke [-d, -s, stroking] v

OE; see strike, v.

1. Rub gently with the hand.
2. Touch repeatedly in one direction.
3. Strum; strike; play; indicate.