to stroke
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3.5
- verb
- /stroʊk/
- You stroke a hell of a ball, but I bet when you're off, you leave a lot of buckets.
- stroke the ball
- stroke the putt
- stroke a hit
Examples
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The ball can be stroked in two directions by changing only the ball-racquet contact points while maintaining the same swing.
Academic text (2005) -
Try and stroke the ball to the rhythm of the music.
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I mean, watch the way he strokes the ball.
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The next hitter stroked a line drive to deep left field, where Lou Brock was playing.
Blog text (24) -
In tennis, it's crucial to stroke the ball accurately to ensure it lands in the court.
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He learned to stroke the soccer ball with precision during practice sessions.
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The golfer tried to stroke the ball smoothly to achieve the perfect putt.
Synonyms
209
1.3
To try to score by sending a ball toward the goal
170
3.3
To hit something with great force, often in sport
42
1.0
To strike a ball with a bat or racket in a sport
39
3.5
To hit a ball hard to make it go far
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3.2
To hit a ball with the back of the hand facing it
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4.6
To hit a ball with your head, usually in football or soccer
1
6.9
To hit a ball so it spins and curves away, often in golf or tennis
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4.2
To hit a ball before it touches the ground in sports
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7.6
To hit the upper part of a ball so it spins forward
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6.1
To hit a ball hard so it goes far
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
3
4.2
A short time when blood flow to the brain stops and causes sudden symptoms like weakness or trouble speaking
- Specialized
1
5.1
A stroke caused by a blood clot that stops blood flow to the brain
- Specialized
1
4.4
A machine that makes power using four piston movements in one cycle
- Specialized
1
5.6
A sudden bleed inside the brain that damages nearby brain cells
- Specialized
1
3.9
A swimming stroke where both arms move forward together and the legs kick like a dolphin
- Specialized
A machine that burns fuel inside and makes power in four piston strokes
- Specialized
A machine that removes branches from cut trees to prepare logs for transport
- Informal
A nickname for Derry/Londonderry that highlights its lively art and culture
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Etymology
The verb to stroke in sports comes from the old idea of one smooth hit or movement, like strike, so to stroke a ball is to hit it in one controlled, smooth motion.