гребо́к — meaning in English

English meaning

• backwater noun A place seen as remote, quiet, and untouched by modern trends or major events.
• stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

Senses

гребо́к is used for these senses in English:

• backwater A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
• stroke The movement of an oar or paddle through water: either the cycle of movement as a whole, or the propelling phase (as opposed to the return); the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.

backwater — full definition

1. noun A place seen as remote, quiet, and untouched by modern trends or major events.
2. noun Still water held back or diverted by a dam, obstruction, or the current of a larger river.

stroke — full definition

1. noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
2. noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
3. noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
4. verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.

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