plural of stroke of luck

plural of power stroke

plural of master stroke

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stroke out

plural of butterfly stroke

(idiomatic) In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

(idiomatic) To the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.

(printing) A fine line drawn out at the top or bottom of a letter. / A very fine line in penmanship.

(automotive) Abnormal operation of a two-stroke internal combustion engine, such that the cylinder only fires every second cycle (like a four-stroke engine). This occurs when the exhaust scavenging and inlet charging leaves a mixture in the cylinder which does not ignite, but needs a second scavenge/charge to produce an adequate mix.