Stroke

Stroke (V, N):

Pronunciation: /stroʊk/

Word Meaning:

1. Verb (V):
   • To move one’s hand or an object gently along a surface, typically in a caressing or comforting manner.
2. Noun (N):
   • A sudden disruption in blood flow to the brain, often resulting in neurological symptoms such as weakness, paralysis, or loss of speech; a cerebrovascular accident.
   • A single movement of the hand or a tool, typically in a straight or circular direction.
   • A gentle, caressing movement or touch.

Uses in Sentence:

1. Verb:
   • She stroked the cat’s fur gently.
   • He stroked the keys of the piano with precision.
2. Noun:
   • He suffered a stroke last year and has been recovering since then.
   • She painted the canvas with careful strokes of her brush.
   • The cat enjoyed being petted with soft strokes.

Synonyms:

1. Verb:
   • Caress
   • Fondle
   • Pat
   • Glide
   • Brush
2. Noun:
   • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
   • Brain attack
   • Apoplexy
   • Seizure
   • Throb

Antonyms:

1. Verb:
   • Strike
   • Hit
   • Punch
2. Noun:
   • Health
   • Well-being
   • Vigor
   • Strength
   • Vitality

Word Meaning in Hindi: लक्षण (Lakshan) / स्ट्रोक (Stroke)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. Verb:
   • उसने बिल्ली के बालों को धीरे से सहलाया। (She stroked the cat’s fur gently.)
   • वहने ने पियानो की कुंजीयों को सटीकता से स्ट्रोक किया। (He stroked the keys of the piano with precision.)
2. Noun:
   • उसे पिछले साल लक्षण आया और तब से वह उचित हो रहे हैं। (He suffered a stroke last year and has been recovering since then.)
   • उसने अपनी ब्रश के ध्यानपूर्वक स्ट्रोक के साथ कैनवास पर चित्र बनाया। (She painted the canvas with careful strokes of her brush.)
   • बिल्ली को नरम स्ट्रोक के साथ प्यार से हाथ से स्पर्श किया जाता था। (The cat enjoyed being petted with soft strokes.)