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to stroke
01
accarezzare
to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair
Transitive: to stroke an animal's fur
Esempi
She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.
Era seduta sul portico, godendosi la serata tranquilla mentre accarezzava il morbido pelo del suo gatto.
02
accarezzare, sfiorare
to move one's hand gently and slowly over something or someone
Esempi
She stroked his face lovingly, wiping away his tears.
Gli accarezzò il viso con amore, asciugandogli le lacrime.
03
colpire, spingere
to hit, kick, or propel a ball smoothly and accurately
Transitive: to stroke a ball
Esempi
She stroked the volleyball over the net, placing it just out of reach of the opposing team's blockers.
Lei ha colpito la palla da pallavolo sopra la rete, posizionandola appena fuori dalla portata dei blocker della squadra avversaria.
04
lodare, complimentare
to offer praise, compliments, or reassurances to build a friendly connection or encourage positive behavior
Transitive: to stroke sb
Esempi
The CEO stroked the shareholders by outlining the company's successes and future prospects.
L'amministratore delegato ha accarezzato gli azionisti delineando i successi dell'azienda e le prospettive future.
05
remare, dare il ritmo
to set the rhythm or pace for the rowers or paddlers in a boat or crew
Transitive: to stroke rowers
Esempi
He stroked the crew expertly, maintaining a consistent rhythm that propelled the boat forward.
Egli remò con maestria, mantenendo un ritmo costante che spingeva la barca in avanti.
Stroke
01
colpo
a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance
Esempi
She felt a soothing stroke on her shoulder.
02
a single deliberate movement of a pen, pencil, or paintbrush that produces a mark on a surface
Esempi
He signed his name in one confident stroke.
03
colpo
an act of hitting or striking a ball with a bat, racket, club, cue, or hand
Esempi
His last stroke sealed the match.
04
the maximum movement or single complete motion of a pivoted or reciprocating part
Esempi
Ensure the pump 's stroke is smooth for efficiency.
05
a light or delicate contact, movement, or mark made on an object or surface
Esempi
The clock 's hands moved with a precise stroke.
06
ictus
a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body
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Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, and obesity.
I fattori di rischio comuni per l'ictus includono ipertensione, diabete, colesterolo alto, fumo e obesità.
07
colpo, movimento
one movement in a series of repeated actions where something moves back and forth or up and down
Esempi
The sewing machine worked with the steady stroke of its needle.
La macchina da cucire funzionava con il movimento costante del suo ago.
08
bracciata, remata
the coordinated movement of arms and legs used to propel oneself through the water or move a boat forward
Esempi
Efficient stroke technique is crucial for long-distance swimming.
Una tecnica di bracciata efficiente è cruciale per il nuoto a lunga distanza.
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She added a stroke to indicate a choice between two options.
Ha aggiunto un tratto per indicare una scelta tra due opzioni.
10
an event that occurs suddenly or by chance, without an obvious cause
Esempi
The rescue happened thanks to a stroke of chance.
11
the rower closest to the stern of the boat who sets the rhythm and pace for the rest of the crew
Esempi
The stroke's timing is crucial in competitive rowing.
12
a unit of scoring in golf, specifically the act of hitting the ball with a club
Esempi
He practiced his putting strokes every day.
13
colpo
any successful action, achievement, or fortunate event
Esempi
Landing that client was a real stroke.
14
a single mark, line, or brush movement used to form characters in writing systems such as Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
Esempi
Mastery of brush strokes is essential in traditional calligraphy.
