Synonyms for Stroke (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain):
apoplexy, CVA, cerebrovascular accident
WordNet sense 2 (the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam):
throw, cam stroke
WordNet sense 3 (a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information):
diagonal, slash, virgule, separatrix, solidus
WordNet sense 4 (touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions):
fondle
WordNet sense 5 ((sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand):
shot
WordNet sense 6 (a light touch with the hands):
stroking
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