strokes

[US]/[strəʊks]/
[UK]/[stroʊks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A mark made by a pen or pencil.; A sudden attack of illness, especially a neurological one.; A series of actions taken to achieve a particular goal.
v.To draw or mark with lines.; To move across a surface with a sweeping motion.

Phrases & Collocations

strokes of genius

avoid strokes

counting strokes

had strokes

light strokes

brush strokes

quick strokes

long strokes

firm strokes

taking strokes

Example Sentences

the artist used delicate strokes to create the watercolor painting.

he gave the guitar strings a few quick strokes to tune them.

the calligraphy required precise and confident strokes.

she noticed the subtle strokes of gray in the landscape.

the brush strokes added texture and depth to the artwork.

he used short, choppy strokes to convey a sense of urgency.

the sculptor used long, sweeping strokes to shape the clay.

the pen strokes were neat and consistent throughout the document.

the painter blended the colors with soft, overlapping strokes.

he practiced his calligraphy, focusing on the evenness of his strokes.

the artist's signature was a series of bold, confident strokes.

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