stroke in Irish

stroke in Irish is béim, slíoc — stroke means a sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

béim

noun

An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.

slíoc

verb

To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

What does "stroke" mean?

noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
"The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain."
noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
"With one smooth stroke of the oar, she pushed the boat away."
noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
"Finding a parking space right outside the door was a stroke of luck."
verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.
"He gently stroked the sleeping baby's hair."

The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain.
After her stroke, my aunt needed months of therapy to speak clearly again.
With one smooth stroke of the oar, she pushed the boat away.
She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes.

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What is "stroke" in Irish?

"stroke" in Irish is béim, slíoc. stroke means: A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

How do you use "stroke" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain." In Irish, "stroke" is béim, slíoc.

Are there other ways to say "stroke" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "stroke": béim, slíoc.

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