stroke in Latin
stroke in Latin is ictus, plāga, apoplēxia — stroke means a sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
stroke in Latin
ictus
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
plāga
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
apoplēxia
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
mulceō
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.
palpō
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?
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noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
"He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery."
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noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
"She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes."
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noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
"Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck."
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verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.
"She stroked the cat's fur as it curled up beside her."
stroke in a sentence
- He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery.
- She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes.
- His powerful swimming strokes carried him ahead of the field.
- Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "stroke" in Latin?
"stroke" in Latin is ictus, plāga, apoplēxia. 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: "He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery." In Latin, "stroke" is ictus, plāga, apoplēxia.
Are there other ways to say "stroke" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "stroke": ictus, plāga, apoplēxia, mulceō, palpō.
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