stroke

1. the act of striking or hitting something
2. to softly rub something
3. a single unbroken movement
4. a sudden action with a strong effect
5. an unexpected result
6. a mark made with a pen, brush, etc.
7. a sudden illness where a blood vessel to the brain is blocked or damaged; this restricts blood flow to the brain, causing brain cells to die. This can result in injury, disability, and possibly death

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