stroke
US /strok/
・UK /strəʊk/
B1
noun
- When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
- One movement of oars on a boat
verb
- To rub your hand in a caring way on something
Examples
She gently stroked away his tears.
You can't swim more than four strokes before you reach the other side.