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Stroke

/strˈoʊk/
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(noun) An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.

I had a stroke last year.
The lion put an end to his prey with one stroke.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She gave the cat a gentle ____ on its back, and it immediately began to purr with total satisfaction.

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