Stroke
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move the hand over the surface of (something) in one direction. To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of stroking . A blow or hit. # A single act of striking with a weapon. A single movement with a tool. # A single act of striking at the ball with a club. # The hitting of a ball with a racket, or the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact. # The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the vessel or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull. # The action of hitting the ball with the bat; a shot. # A thrust of a piston. A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement. # The symbol . # A streak of paint made with a brush. # A stroke of a Chinese, Japanese or Korean character. A stroke of pen or brush. The time when a clock strikes. A particular style of swimming. The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted. The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat. Backstage influence. A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
Example sentence: Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning.
Shot
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Worn out.(Of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.tired, weary
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To launch a projectile.
Part of speech: interjection
Definition: Thank you.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The result of launching a projectile or bullet.The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.Small metal balls used as ammunition.An armor-piercing solid metal projectile having no bursting charge, that was in use mainly during World War II, more specifically called AP or armor-piercing shot.An opportunity or attempt.A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.A punch or other physical blow.A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)A spoon of coffee.A single serving of espresso.A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.A charge to paid, a scot or shout.
Example sentence: I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.