Stroke
Stroke in rowing the athlete sitting at the stern of the boat, who determines the rhythm and tempo of the strokes (» stroke rate). (H.Haag & g.Haag, dictionary, 2003, 515p) stroke 1. (In racket games or golf) the hitting of a ball or the way in which this is done 2. A style of swimming, using the arms and legs in a specific way 3. A single complete movement of the arms and legs when swimming 4. (In rowing) a single movement of the oars through the water 5. A rower in a racing boat who sets the pace for the crew 6. A sudden blockage or breaking of a blood vessel in the brain that can result in loss of consciousness, partial loss of movement or loss of speech 1. To hit or kick a ball smoothly 2. To be the rower who sets the pace for the crew 3. To row at a particular speed or rate of the oars (dict. Of sp. And ex. Sc. 2006, 200P.) Stroke 1. The rower whose stroke sets the rhythm for the rest of the rowers. The stroke sits in the stern of the boat facing the cox 2. The complete single movement of the oars in and out of the water (rowing) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 471P.) Stroke 1. The total rowing motion, including catch, drive, finish, release and recovery. 2. The rower nearest the stern, who sets the cadence for the rest of the crew (rowing) stroke a point (or the right to serve, depending on the scoring system being used) awarded to a deliberately obstructed player (squash) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 551P.) Stroke a swing at the ball, a shot (tennis) stroke the distance the piston travels within the cylinder (autosport) stroke to shoot the ball smoothly, eg jackson’s not stroking it well tonight (basketball slang) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 111P.) Stroke a swing at the ball with the intent of hitting it. Also, a golfer‟s swing in general, as in, "karrie webb has a smooth but powerful stroke" (golf)
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