strokes
Pronunciation: [stroʊks]
Context: “health and medicine”
(noun) a serious medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is stopped, which can cause damage and problems with movement or speaking. It's important to act quickly if someone is having a stroke.
Example
After his stroke, he worked hard in therapy to regain his speech.
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Ignoring the symptoms of a stroke can lead to severe consequences.
Example
What should you do if you think someone is having a stroke?
Context: “art and sports”
(noun) a movement of a hand, arm, or brush across a surface, often used in painting or in swimming. Just like how you move your hand to create a picture or how you move through water when swimming.
Example
She made beautiful strokes with her brush, creating a stunning painting.
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His strokes while swimming were not very effective, making him slower in the water.
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Can you show me how to make smooth strokes when painting?
Context: “games”
(noun) a turn or hit in a game, like in golf or tennis. It's when you hit the ball or take your turn to play.
Example
She made a great stroke and scored a point in the game.
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His last stroke in golf went way off course and missed the hole.
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How many strokes did it take you to finish the hole?
Context: “caregiving”
(verb) to move your hand gently over something, often to show kindness or affection. Like when you pet a cat or comfort a friend.
Example
She strokes her dog softly to calm it down.
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He wouldn’t stroke the rabbit because it was scared and ran away.
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Do you think she would like it if I stroke her hair when she’s sad?