n.
1.(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
2.the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
3.a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
4.a light touch
5.a light touch with the hands
6.the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
7.a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
8.a mark made by a writing implement (as in cursive writing)
9.any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing 10.a single complete movement stroke v.
1.touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions
2.strike a ball with a smooth blow
3.row at a particular rate
4.treat gingerly or carefully
